EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat (TIED 3-3)

[Jake0890]

May 22, 2013
8:30 PM ET
American Airlines Arena - Miami, FL


Indiana Pacers

3rd Seed in Eastern Conference

Starting 5


Rotation
PG - George Hill/DJ Augustin/Ben Hansbrough
SG - Lance Stephenson/Orlando Johnson/Gerald Green
SF - Paul George/Sam Young
PF - David West/Tyler Hansbrough
C - Roy Hibbert/Ian Mahinmi

Stat Leaders
Points - Paul George (17.3)
Rebounds - Roy Hibbert (8.4)
Assists - George Hill (4.7)

Miami Heat

1st Seed in Eastern Conference

Starting 5


Rotation
PG - Mario Chalmers/Norris Cole
SG - Dwyane Wade/Ray Allen
SF - LeBron James/Mike Miller/James Jones
PF - Udonis Haslem/Shane Battier/Rashard Lewis/Juwan Howard/Jarvis Varnardo
C - Chris Bosh/Chris Andersen/Joel Anthony

Stat Leaders
Points - LeBron James (26.8)
Rebounds - LeBron James (8.0)
Assists - LeBron James (7.3)

Injury Reports

Pacers
Danny Granger (knee) - Out of season

Miami Heat
None

[Mr. E]

Indy is such an impressive squad and only looks to improve.

Hope I'm not jinxing anything, but I'm cheering for you guys in this series. This Indy team plays the kind of basketball that I love to watch. Play hard, play strong and remember if the world is against you then you have NOTHING to lose!

[NYKMentality85]

As a Knicks fan I truthfully believed we were screwed by the refs. Free throw differential and fouls being called was insane. Never seen anything like it. Disheartening. Old school New York vs. Indy games were officiated as playoff battles. Not this one.

But with all that said? Congrats Indiana. I'm now a big time fan of Indiana come next round. I want the Heat eliminated.

I'm just disheartened as a NY fan and blaming refs. But, I told you all I'd be back win or lose. Go take care of Miami and make all of us Knick fans at least a little more excited about the league.

[PR07]

Our balanced starting 5, size, toughness, and defense will make this a tough series for Miami. I think it goes 6 or 7. My head says without Granger, we probably fall. However, my heart says this group will at least make it very interesting. A lot will depend on Wade's health and play.

[JSmooth93]

Congrats even though that Game 6 was brutually unfair.
Now please beat Miami, even though it'll be much harder to do with the way the refs officiate Lebron.

[Grang33r]

As a Knicks fan I truthfully believed we were screwed by the refs. Free throw differential and fouls being called was insane. Never seen anything like it. Disheartening. Old school New York vs. Indy games were officiated as playoff battles. Not this one.

The Knicks are build with a dirty identity. They have a bunch of bone headed players.

Thanks for the kind words, though. Much appreciated and very classy from you, essp hours after your team fell. Take care.

[JES12]

I am routing for you guys to win it this year for a number of reasons.

1) Your team went without Granger and still is very sound.
2) Our two franchises have a good relationship and have done several trades that has worked out for both sides.
3) I never want to see Wade win another title....ever.
4) I have met Bosh in real life and he is a complete douche.
5) The mirror image of you in the West is Memphis and I don't support bad character guys like Zach Randolph. I know you guys pride yourself on having good character guys and I really want to see your group win it all.
6) Duncan has enough rings.
7) Prove you can win titles without paying $110 million in salary.
8) Prove that winning a title should be about the team (As Dallas 2011 and the Wallace era Pistons proved) and no the name on the back of the shirt.
9) To prove smaller markets can succeed.

Everyone may have a different view of which is most important to you, but for me, it has to be #5 and 8.

[JES12]

I really want to see this in the finals:

Conley......Hill
Allen........Stephenson
George.....Prince
West........Randolph
Hibbert....Gasol

[Gremz]

BEAT MYAMEE!

[Wizop]

Congrats even though that Game 6 was brutually unfair.
Now please beat Miami, even though it'll be much harder to do with the way the refs officiate Lebron.

I'm sure I'd feel the same way if the situation were reversed, but in defense of our defense if you defend with your feet you are going to foul a lot less than if you defend with your hands. I don't think we deserve to be classed with Pat Riley's old Knicks who fouled on every play knowing the refs wouldn't call everything.

[Jake0890]

I think our size and balance is going to take this series to 7. I'm not going to say we can't win though. I still believe in this team enough to believe the Pacers have a chance.

[mr_sunshine]

Leggo Pacers! Please stomp Miami. And enjoy the tears of Knicks fans claiming that the NBA rigged something for the Pacers over NY. They're reaching levels of stupidity never seen before.

[JSmooth93]

I think our size and balance is going to take this series to 7. I'm not going to say we can't win though. I still believe in this team enough to believe the Pacers have a chance.

I think for sure you guys can win if the refs call it even close to fairly.
Your positions Sg-C are bigger than almlost everyone in their starting 5. Your PF is the size of their center but way stronger.
If Hibbert plays like game 4 then he will shatter that team.

They can't drive the lane and you guys prevent 3's which is good, so it comes down to execution on offense.

[Wizop]

Leggo Pacers! Please stomp Miami. And enjoy the tears of Knicks fans claiming that the NBA rigged something for the Pacers over NY. They're reaching levels of stupidity never seen before.

that's a very high bar. we've seen a lot from them before.

[Grang33r]

Leggo Pacers! Please stomp Miami.

Big words coming from the location of the D-Wade fan club...

[rosegardener]

Hibbert will rule. Dont think LeBron can handle Roy.

[heatchamp45]

Congrats on beating the knicks. That was a really tough task. The knicks are one of the most talented teams in the NBA. If they ever get it together watch out.

I hope for a injury free series to both teams.

May the best team win.

Cheers.

[dynamic duo]

Hibbert will rule. Dont think LeBron can handle Roy.

[dynamic duo]

Indy has much better chance to win this year than last because Granger is not there to motivate LeBron with his fake tough act, god that was embarassing.

[Scoot McGroot]

Indy has much better chance to win this year than last because Granger is not there to motivate LeBron with his fake tough act, god that was embarassing.

Glass houses, my friend....