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Game 44: Indiana Pacers (22-19) @ Los Angeles Lakers (15-31) - 10:30 PM ET

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Re: Game 44: Indiana Pacers (22-19) @ Los Angeles Lakers (15-31) - 10:30 PM ET 

Post#121 » by tugs » Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:42 am

I saw a glimpse of MWP style defense from Clarkson on George. Really encouraging.
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Re: Game 44: Indiana Pacers (22-19) @ Los Angeles Lakers (15-31) - 10:30 PM ET 

Post#122 » by Dr Aki » Sat Jan 21, 2017 1:18 pm

i just noticed ducler misnamed this game thread game 44 when it should be game 47 for the lakers and on indiana's board he misnamed this game thread game 47 when it should've been game 44 for indiana
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Re: Game 44: Indiana Pacers (22-19) @ Los Angeles Lakers (15-31) - 10:30 PM ET 

Post#123 » by crazyeights » Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:23 pm

Man. Brandon was a revelation yesterday. The first half he was taking it to the basket with ease.
Even though they weren't calling fouls, it was great to see him being the aggressor.

But in the 3rd quarter he was flying all over the place on D. He was like Kawhi with his intangibles.

If he can become a great two-way player, then we're gonna be fine.
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Re: Game 44: Indiana Pacers (22-19) @ Los Angeles Lakers (15-31) - 10:30 PM ET 

Post#124 » by The Prodigy » Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:18 pm

Luke needs to tell the Lou-Clarkson iso bros to give this kid the ball a lot more if he's going to remain in the second unit.
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Re: Game 44: Indiana Pacers (22-19) @ Los Angeles Lakers (15-31) - 10:30 PM ET 

Post#125 » by Landsberger » Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:19 pm

crazyeights wrote:Man. Brandon was a revelation yesterday. The first half he was taking it to the basket with ease.
Even though they weren't calling fouls, it was great to see him being the aggressor.

But in the 3rd quarter he was flying all over the place on D. He was like Kawhi with his intangibles.

If he can become a great two-way player, then we're gonna be fine.


I think he's got the skills and feel to be a great 2-way player. I still don't see a leading scorer on a very good team in him but everything else is definitely there with exception of the NBA strength.
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Re: Game 44: Indiana Pacers (22-19) @ Los Angeles Lakers (15-31) - 10:30 PM ET 

Post#126 » by danfantastk32 » Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:48 pm

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crazyeights wrote:Man. Brandon was a revelation yesterday. The first half he was taking it to the basket with ease.
Even though they weren't calling fouls, it was great to see him being the aggressor.

But in the 3rd quarter he was flying all over the place on D. He was like Kawhi with his intangibles.

If he can become a great two-way player, then we're gonna be fine.


I think he's got the skills and feel to be a great 2-way player. I still don't see a leading scorer on a very good team in him but everything else is definitely there with exception of the NBA strength.


The best piece we have, imo.
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Re: Game 44: Indiana Pacers (22-19) @ Los Angeles Lakers (15-31) - 10:30 PM ET 

Post#127 » by Landsberger » Sun Jan 22, 2017 12:12 am

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crazyeights wrote:Man. Brandon was a revelation yesterday. The first half he was taking it to the basket with ease.
Even though they weren't calling fouls, it was great to see him being the aggressor.

But in the 3rd quarter he was flying all over the place on D. He was like Kawhi with his intangibles.

If he can become a great two-way player, then we're gonna be fine.


I think he's got the skills and feel to be a great 2-way player. I still don't see a leading scorer on a very good team in him but everything else is definitely there with exception of the NBA strength.


The best piece we have, imo.


Less of a track record but I think Zubac may be a very good two way player for us in the near future as well. Both have the "it" in their approach. Both are humble and have a great approach to being a young player in the NBA.
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Post#128 » by danfantastk32 » Sun Jan 22, 2017 12:53 am

Landsberger wrote:Less of a track record but I think Zubac may be a very good two way player for us in the near future as well. Both have the "it" in their approach. Both are humble and have a great approach to being a young player in the NBA.


I'm big on Zubac as well. I think he should be starting at this point.
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Re: Game 44: Indiana Pacers (22-19) @ Los Angeles Lakers (15-31) - 10:30 PM ET 

Post#129 » by TyCobb » Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:22 am

I've been watching this game over and over... It's amazing how little Randle can create a shot for himself. I lost count how many times he gave the ball right back to Ingram after the team needed someone to step up and create.
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Re: Game 44: Indiana Pacers (22-19) @ Los Angeles Lakers (15-31) - 10:30 PM ET 

Post#130 » by TyCobb » Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:31 am

Ingram... so good. Not Embiid level prospect, but at least he is something to build around.
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Re: Game 44: Indiana Pacers (22-19) @ Los Angeles Lakers (15-31) - 10:30 PM ET 

Post#131 » by Spens1 » Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:56 am

Well Ingram stepped up big time for us. Actually shocked we came away with that considering they're a pretty good team (i mean any team with George is not to be sneezed at). Nice uplifting win that hopefully propells us into playoff contention.
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Re: Game 44: Indiana Pacers (22-19) @ Los Angeles Lakers (15-31) - 10:30 PM ET 

Post#132 » by Landsberger » Sun Jan 22, 2017 3:59 pm

TyCobb wrote:I've been watching this game over and over... It's amazing how little Randle can create a shot for himself. I lost count how many times he gave the ball right back to Ingram after the team needed someone to step up and create.


This was my assessment of him midway through last year. He's a good "broken play" scorer.... meaning that he's good at put backs and other unplanned types of plays. In a set offense he's not an asset in ways that most PF's are. He isn't a jump shooter and lacks the size etc. to finish in traffic.

This team sorely misses a low post player who can get us 12-15 a night when the outside shots aren't falling. I'm not sure he's going to be that guy. In another thread I suggested moving Randle for a "missing piece" and putting Zubac and Black together as a front line. The delta between Black and Randle isn't huge and clearing a spot for Zubac makes it a net gain.

The one area he is above average in is his ball handling and passing.... however with Ingram on the team that is all but nullified because he's a fair margin better and a true triple threat.

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