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Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Mon Dec 4, 2023 7:34 am
by boomershadow
The Pacers were the first team in NBA history to win an In-Season Tournament game. They were the first team ever to advance to the Knockout Rounds. Now, they're hoping to be the first team to win a Knockout Round game and advance to Las Vegas for the IST Semifinals.
Indiana (10-8) gets to host a Quarterfinal game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday thanks to a 4-0 record in Group Play. But the Blue & Gold don't have an easy draw, as they have to beat the Boston Celtics — owners of the NBA's best record at 15-4 — to move on to Vegas.
The Celtics beat the Pacers handily in the two teams' only previous meeting this season, rolling to a 155-104 victory on Nov. 1 in Boston in a game that Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton missed due to injury.
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https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/preview-pacers-celtics-231204
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Mon Dec 4, 2023 7:35 am
by boomershadow
Also, Porzingis out.
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Mon Dec 4, 2023 7:57 am
by Grang33r
I wasnt a fan of this gimmick tournament, but not gonna lie, getting to play on tnt is cool. We dont normally get to play on national tv much, essp not home games. Also, would be cool for this team to be able to make it to vegas.
Wonder what the crowd will be like tomorrow night?
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Mon Dec 4, 2023 2:34 pm
by Jamaaliver
Spotlight all to yourselves. This is a great opportunity to make a real statement and cement your team as an up and coming, elite squad.
Good Luck!!!
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Mon Dec 4, 2023 5:10 pm
by Wizop
this should be the last time we see the blue floor.
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Mon Dec 4, 2023 5:54 pm
by jowglenn
Hope Haliburton is feeling better. Should be a game that the Pacers come into with a bit of a chip on their shoulder, seeking revenge for their worst loss of the season. Nationally televised game, opportunity to put themselves into the conversation as a serious team.
LETS GO PACERS!!!!
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 12:34 am
by basketballwacko2
Is Tyrese playing?
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 12:38 am
by basketballwacko2
OMG that floor! I'm gonna have a stroke or maybe a migraine
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 12:55 am
by Pacers Forever
Good start by the starting 5, but going downhill fast since our subs came in. Boston subs doing well.
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 1:46 am
by Pacers Forever
75-54 last Celtics game at halftime with Porzingis. Pacers playing better defense, but have to get Tatum off the boards. 10 in first half. Pacers not shooting good enough as a whole. 3 point percentage is good. Too many rushed contested shots.
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 2:16 am
by Wizop
I'm watching on Bally. Are we getting any respect on NBA TV?
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 2:41 am
by basketballwacko2
Some where I hear Slick Leonard yelling Boom Baby!
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 2:43 am
by basketballwacko2
Nesmith with the exclamation point! Dunk!
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 2:50 am
by boomershadow
Shocked. Impressed.
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Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 2:51 am
by basketballwacko2
Ok the floor is horrible but that was a great game.
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 3:37 am
by Pacers Forever
Wizop wrote:I'm watching on Bally. Are we getting any respect on NBA TV?
Not sure I was on Bally also.
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 3:48 am
by Topofthekey
What a nice win, defense was actually pretty good
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 8:21 am
by boomershadow
Nesmith really showed out against his former team too.
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Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 9:35 am
by JMaster5K
OK,... as painful as it is,.. if the Pacers keep getting wins like that, I'll live with the floor. (yeah, know we aren't using it again.) LOL =]
Re: Pacers vs.Celtics 12/4
Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2023 1:13 pm
by Scoot McGroot
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