Murphy, Dunleavy, Foster all practicing

locus7 · Post #1 » by **locus7** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:09 am

# Foster, Murphy and Dunleavy all participated in full-court practice today for @IndianaPacers.

Post #2 » by **Gremz** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:54 am

Solid news. I'm really looking forward to when we finally have a completely healthy lineup. Should provide a lot more victories.

Post #3 » by **Miller4ever** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:36 am

Indeed. I read on Dunleavy's blog that he was doing half-court practices, and this is a great step up. Mid-December is a good time for him to come back.

Post #4 » by **Gremz** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:28 am

Miller4ever wrote:Indeed. I read on Dunleavy's blog that he was doing half-court practices, and this is a great step up. Mid-December is a good time for him to come back.

I have checked the schedule for December, but nonetheless, I'm really excited. I'd like to think that with a deeper rotation we can cancel out these 4th quarter lapses and push on for a few more in the W column.

pacerfan4life · Post #5 » by **pacerfan4life** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:09 pm

I'm not gonna get my hopes up, but wouldn't it be nice to see them all out there tonight.

Dunthreevy · Post #6 » by **Dunthreevy** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:35 pm

I practiced this morning too. No love?

Boneman2 · Post #7 » by **Boneman2** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:00 pm

How will Coach O'brien insert these guys into the rotation once everyone returns,this is relevant to the thread, what do you think?

here is my attempt.
pg:TJFord 20 - Earl 28
sg: Dahntay 24 - Dun 16 - Rush 8
sf: Granger 36 - Dahntay 10 - Dunleavy 2
pf: Murphy 28 - Tyler 20
C : Hibbert 32- Foster 10 - Solo 6

This is my estimation on who will be the starters and playing time.
Rush will drop out of the rotation before he rises again. He doesn't seem to " make love to pressure" very well.
TJ will probably lose his job to Watson soon, along with some minutes. Last year was different because Jarrett was not as good a playmaker as TJ, but Watson is a better playmaker. It is just a matter of time.
Soloman has done well, I'll hate seeing him lose playing time.

Post #8 » by **Miller4ever** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:05 pm

I'm not an advocate of giving Dahntay 34 minutes. He should be getting 25-28. Give the difference to Rush and Dunleavy. I think Obie likes Solo. It's going to be awesome when we get everyone back.

RolloTommasi · Post #9 » by **RolloTommasi** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 2:08 am

Boneman2 wrote:TJ will probably lose his job to Watson soon, along with some minutes.

Last year was different because Jarrett was not as good a playmaker as TJ, but Watson is a better playmaker. It is just a matter of time.

Dunthreevy · Post #10 » by **Dunthreevy** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:51 am

RolloTommasi wrote:
Boneman2 wrote:TJ will probably lose his job to Watson soon, along with some minutes.

Last year was different because Jarrett was not as good a playmaker as TJ, but Watson is a better playmaker. It is just a matter of time.

Do we have a troll on our hands here? Pretty much the only posts I've seen from this guy are bashing Earl Watson

RolloTommasi · Post #11 » by **RolloTommasi** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:06 am

Dunthreevy wrote:
Do we have a troll on our hands here? Pretty much the only posts I've seen from this guy are bashing Earl Watson

well, everyone here is bashing Tj Ford.........

he's not Nash or Paul but he's stil better than Earl "garbage" Watson

ahartleyvu · Post #12 » by **ahartleyvu** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:07 am

Yeah, enough of the Ford bashing already.

Boneman2 · Post #13 » by **Boneman2** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:09 am

Jarrett Jack, Dunleavy & Murphy were all afterthoughts before they got here.

Maybe our system fits some players better than other systems. Our system is finding both Dahntay and Earl flourishing. :lol:

NetsForce · Post #14 » by **NetsForce** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:59 pm

Is there any truth to this?

"G Mike Dunleavy, who has only played in 17 games the past two seasons, is expected to make his season debut some time next week. Dunleavy has been out with a right knee injury."

From Yahoo Fantasy Basketball.

lol I picked up Dunleavy before really thinking things through so I hope this is accurate...

Dunthreevy · Post #15 » by **Dunthreevy** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:13 pm

NetsForce wrote:Is there any truth to this?

"G Mike Dunleavy, who has only played in 17 games the past two seasons, is expected to make his season debut some time next week. Dunleavy has been out with a right knee injury."

From Yahoo Fantasy Basketball.

lol I picked up Dunleavy before really thinking things through so I hope this is accurate...

Supposedly Dun-Dun is set to return next Wednesday here in Indy against the Clippers. That is assuming that he doesn't have any setbacks in practice.

http://www.indycornrows.com/2009/11/20/ ... ?ref=yahoo

Dunthreevy · Post #16 » by **Dunthreevy** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 7:01 pm

Mike Wells just tweeted! (that's when I know Pacers news is legit)

Wells222
Granger limited to games only for the next few weeks in an attempt to let his injured right heel get better.
half a minute ago from web

Wells222
Dunleavy to make season debut against the Clippers on Wednesday.
2 minutes ago from web

Dunthreevy · Post #17 » by **Dunthreevy** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:28 pm

Wells222
Pacers now say no timetable on Dunleavy's return. Dunleavy wants to get into best possible game shape before playing.
2 minutes ago from web