Sixers @ Pacers 11.14.08

carlos1223 · Post #2 » by **carlos1223** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:48 am

We should blow them out IMO...unless Mo decides to coach like an idiot.

9th Wonder · Post #3 » by **9th Wonder** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:51 am

I think this is the start of a winning streak, although Indiana shouldn't be taken lightly. I say Philly takes it in a close one.

Post #4 » by **tk76** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:38 am

Assuming he's back, I'm looking forward to seeing the Young/Granger match-up.

The Sixers need to drive all night given the Pacers lack of an interior presense. This would be the type of team that AI would go for 40+ against back in the day.

And of course, no open 3's.

underpressure · Post #5 » by **underpressure** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:37 am

If we can win this game, we are pretty much back at .500 since the Thunders should not constitute any grave problems. Indiana is a decent team though so we should not take them by any means lightly.

We may finally see Iguodala and Brand mesh with each other because neither Indiana nor Oklahoma are known for their defense. This may be a good way to get them back on the track again.

Dedicated_76ers_fan · Post #6 » by **Dedicated_76ers_fan** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:10 pm

Indiana really took it to Boston, so that shows you their potential. I think of them as the team we were last year. They're gonna run it, they're gonna push it especially with T.J Ford. But look out for Jarrett Jack and Brandon Rush. Two excellent guards that play tough defense.

sixerswillrule · Post #7 » by **sixerswillrule** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:54 pm

Granger is a stud offensively and is expected to come back for tomorrow's game. Let's hope the Iggy/Thad combo can slow him down somewhat. Troy Murphy's outside shooting could pose a problem but he might not be able to play.

Sixers 103, Pacers 94

IversonsMother · Post #8 » by **IversonsMother** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:46 am

This will be a tough game. O brien is a small ball run and gun coach.. Just the type of team that usually gives Cheeks problems.. We should be able to attack the post in this game. Watch for Ford giving Miller problems.

sixers_610 · Post #9 » by **sixers_610** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:56 am

I agree with Dedicated (did I really just say that?)

I watched the Pacers/Celts game and they should be taken very seriously.

Post #10 » by **The Guilty Party** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:41 am

I smell a win streak.

Post #11 » by **dbodner** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:22 pm

Young/Granger should be a great matchup to watch.

TheAnswerAI · Post #12 » by **TheAnswerAI** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:43 pm

That will be a tough game. The Pacers have won 3 in a row and look sharp on the offensive end. I can't wait to see how Thad will play against Granger although I think Iguodala will start defending him.

Pacers are 3-1 at home so we have to make sure that we stay in the game. We can't allow the pacers to reach a double digit lead like the magic or heat.

Lets get our second straight win to start a winning streak!

Sixers by 8. Go Sixers!

kanga · Post #13 » by **kanga** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:58 pm

For what it's worth, just realized that "Indiana swept its three-game season series with Philadelphia last season, winning by an average of 11.0 points."

Skates · Post #14 » by **Skates** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:02 pm

The Pacers are a much improved team. I worry about TJ Ford repeatedly blowing by Miller. Our bigs should have a definite advantage down low. Another possible good match-up for Speights to shine. They need to get Thad more shots to force Granger to expend energy on defense.

GreenWithEnvy · Post #15 » by **GreenWithEnvy** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:43 pm

The Pacers can stroke it we can't let them have many open 3pt looks....but we are only gonna be good and start winning games if we get out and run 70 percent of the game. Have brand just outlet to the wings and run run run. who cares if Brand averages 12-12 the rest of the way as long as he plays defense and gets the team up the floor.

dond · Post #16 » by **dond** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:22 pm

Indiana is a pretty good ballclub so it will take solid execution on offense and solid defense to beat them.This will be a good game to measure the "mesh" factor of the Sixers. During the previous game they began to show signs of knowing what they are doing in the half-court set. I will look for that again. If they win I will start to believe they are improving. I will just have to wait and see how they look. Should be an enjoyable game.

Dedicated_76ers_fan · Post #17 » by **Dedicated_76ers_fan** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:38 pm

GreenWithEnvy wrote:The Pacers can stroke it we can't let them have many open 3pt looks....but we are only gonna be good and start winning games if we get out and run 70 percent of the game. Have brand just outlet to the wings and run run run. who cares if Brand averages 12-12 the rest of the way as long as he plays defense and gets the team up the floor.

You act as if Brand can't run and has been the reason we weren't getting on the break before. No, the problem was that we couldn't guard the perimeter worth ****. And while there were still far too many open shots for granted against the Raptors, at least we finally made an attempt to stay in front of the man, not go after the ball.

Finally, Elton Brand is a Triple-threat from the mid-to-high post to suggest that giving the ball to Andre Freaking Iguodala more then him is a joke. Elton Brand averaged 3 APG for a reason. He has that awesome jumper from 15-17 in and he has amazing handles for a PF. So he can take it inside and score. Elton Brand commands so much attention that wing players like Thad, Iguodala and Miller will get alot of open looks.

I don't think it was a bad "Miller-Brand" connection as much as it was that the Clippers sucked then, still suck now and do the Clippers even have fans?

PS.Dond: I agree with you and I know that I've been critical of Mo in the past and stuff like that. But it's still early in the season and while I still am critical. I'm hoping for improvments and the team's play.

Phillyboy · Post #18 » by **Phillyboy** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:44 pm

Granger is a better version of Igoudala at least for the moment. This guy gets my vote for one of the best players in the league that no one ever hears much about.

It was encouraging to see Igoudala play within himself in Toronto (hope he keeps it up)

Extremely encouraging- The spot up use of Elton Brand (about damn time) and the play of Speights. You'd never know this guy only has 8 pro games under his belt. A real keeper and if I were Dalembert I might be concerned for my minutes. He keeps playing like "Dumbembert" and he will lose minutes.

Sixers by 8.

Dedicated_76ers_fan · Post #19 » by **Dedicated_76ers_fan** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:09 pm

Why is everyone hating on Dalembert like they expected him to be Shaq all of a sudden or something. He is what he is and he's not this team's problem. Let's have Speights come off the bench and get some momentum.

MillerTime101 · Post #20 » by **MillerTime101** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:10 pm

Pacer fan here, I havnt been overly impressed with your teams play so far this year but I did like what I saw against Toronto, I hope you guys can turn it around ( starting tomorrow

)

I saw a clip about how Andre Miller and Louis Williams have taken more fg shots then Iggy and Brand, whats up with that? Thats doesnt make alot of sense to me.

Young vs Granger has the potential to be a great matchup, should be a good game, good tonight and the rest of the season.

Pacers by 6.