Game 12: Pacers vs Celtics 01/14/12, 7:00 EST

Post #1 » by **Miller4ever** » Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:51 pm

Hopefully we can recreate last game's result.

Solid · Post #2 » by **Solid** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:33 am

Pretty good half.

The improvment in our poise over last year is impressive.
Confidence is building game by game, and guys are looking more comfortable in their roles.

Foster solidifys that second unit very well.

PG's shooting as good as anyone could hope for.

Roy's a beast. Slick Leonard would feed him every play until someone stopped him, and stopping him has become very difficult.

Collison looks much better this year.

Post #3 » by **Miller4ever** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:13 am

7 players heading into this game averaging double-digits. That is ridiculous balance. Granger shouldn't be trying to get 25 points, he should be trying to get 15 points on 50% shooting. I've liked his shot selection tonight. He needs to, as Quinn says, lift on his shot more consistently.

frizzledizzle · Post #4 » by **frizzledizzle** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:47 am

Yeah, he takes too many shots sometimes. He made up for not shooting 50% though. At 8 of 19, he missed 3 shots too many to get to the 50% mark. He had 0 turnovers though so you could just consider 3 of his misses as turnovers which now puts him at 50% in a sense. He also had 3 steals to make up for it too. I would like to see his percentage rise a little more too but as long as he's not turning it over and getting steals, he can afford to shoot a little lower. He did shoot one or two prior to the shot clock going off though and a couple of them were just wide open misses that I think he'll start hitting down the road.

Also, he had 5 rebounds and ESPN box score 2 were offensive. Aren't put backs offensive rebounds? I know he had two for sure, maybe three. And I know I saw him grab another offensive rebound he didn't put back. He was getting those easy put backs because he was breaking under the basket right as they were pulling up and he was able to run through the guys trying to box him out. That's what I like about Granger, all the little things he does. Plus, when he heats up, he's a sharp shooter. Been struggling this year but I think he'll get it back. 21pts 5rebs 3stls and 1blk is a good game. Just about all of our players had a game so that was good to see. 9-3... I love it.

One last thing. While I don't mind it because Hansbrough gets to the line and is a bully in the paint on offense, anybody notice that if he's passed the ball he never ever passes. I like his initiative but dang, he could definitely pass it back once in a while instead of trying to run over everyone on his own. I don't mind it though because we're winning and it usually works. Just noticed the ball is his and his alone if he gets it. There will be no pass back lol

Anyways, great game tonight. Time for UFC 142 now. Oh yeeeeah!!

Reginald Wayne · Post #5 » by **Reginald Wayne** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:34 am

Too many sports going on today to watch them all! I only saw the second half of this game due to the amazing niners vs saints game. Glad to see the Pacers own the Celtics. I'd like to see the Pacers beat an above .500 team now.

UFC was pretty good as well. Seemed like all the fights ended in first round.

Wizop · Post #6 » by **Wizop** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:49 pm

I'm sure Granger is well aware of what he needs to do to improve his game.

Hansbrough need to develop a left hand and be a better passer. I know he knows about the left hand and I assume the coaches are on him about passing. DWest is probably an excellent teacher as well.

I'm not concerned about either of these issues although I hope we aren't singing this same tune in April.