Game 34: Detroit Pistons (18-15) @ Indiana Pacers (18-14) - 7:00 PM ET

[ducler]

First game of the year, on the road of course.
Happy New Year everybody! (and welcome to another exciting night of NBA basketball! )

Ian Mahinmi is doubtful for this game. He didn't play the last Pacers game as they lost at home against the Bucks 116-120.

[menten]

i hope morris makes paul george his bitch like last game

[Tius645]

Double post

[Tius645]

Double post

[Tius645]

I think that this one is a must win game for us. We have an almost identical record and we'll be battling with the Pacers for a playoff spot. I'd probably say that if everything goes well for the Pistons, this team could be anything from a 3rd to a 8th seed in the east. I'm definetly expecting the Pistons to make the playoffs this year, but our fate depends on games like this one

[sc8581]

I didn't catch our last game against the Pacers, did Ilyasova guard Miles or what?

[Tius645]

I didn't catch our last game against the Pacers, did Ilyasova guard Miles or what?

I can't remember right now, but it what they should do. Morris should guard PG. Ilyasova will be wrecked by George otherwise

[Spider156]

I'm not sure if Morris can stop Paul George again. It was just one of those nights. If Morris can do it on the offensive end, it'll be a fight between them. Morris is actually an awesome defender. He closed Paul last game. I'm guessing this one will go down to the wire. Drummond will have a big game again. We have momentum going into this one, the Pacers don't. But they're home so we'll see what happens.

[ComboGuardCity]

Would like to see a small lineup with Morris at the 4 and Stanley at the 3. Drummond should feast on their front court.

[mattao313]

I just really want a win here. Plus it seems like we always play good teams jeez.

[sc8581]

Would like to see a small lineup with Morris at the 4 and Stanley at the 3. Drummond should feast on their front court.

Or Jennings on Hill, KCP on Ellis, Reggie on Miles and Marcus on George. I think Ersan can backup the 5 for this one too, no Baynes needed.

[detroitKG]

Winnable game and P. George really didn't have that great of a December...lets keep that trend going in January.

[ComboGuardCity]

Would like to see a small lineup with Morris at the 4 and Stanley at the 3. Drummond should feast on their front court.

Or Jennings on Hill, KCP on Ellis, Reggie on Miles and Marcus on George. I think Ersan can backup the 5 for this one too, no Baynes needed.

Yeah I'd rather not see a Baynes post up today.

[sc8581]

Winnable game and P. George really didn't have that great of a December...lets keep that trend going in January.

After a hot start I think the Pacers end up right where we all assumed they would be headed into the season, 32-35 wins.

[ducler]

I just really want a win here. Plus it seems like we always play good teams jeez.

We're in the best conference, so we play at least 3 good teams 4 times each year.

[MotownMadness]

And down goes Boston

[MotownMadness]

A win tonight should put us back in the 6th seed lol

[Spider156]

Winnable game and P. George really didn't have that great of a December...lets keep that trend going in January.

After a hot start I think the Pacers end up right where we all assumed they would be headed into the season, 32-35 wins.

I don't know if they'll go that low. That would surprise me. With a hot start, they're more likely to get 35-40 in my opinion.

[npark28]

Jordan Hill will play tonight and Mahinmi will start tonight according to Keith Langlois. Dang!

[Maker_84]

Don't feel good about this one. Indianapolis is just the better team