Game Thread 02/11: Pacers vs. Knicks

Post #1 » by **boomershadow** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:38 pm

The Pacers now turn their attention to a rattled Knicks team. New York lost All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis to a torn ACL on Tuesday, a devastating blow that seemingly shuts down any hope of a playoff berth this season. The Knicks will be rested, however, when they take on the Pacers. New York has not played since a 113-88 loss in Toronto on Thursday night.

After hosting the short-handed Knicks, the Pacers will travel to Brooklyn (19-37) on Wednesday. On paper, at least, it seems Indiana is set up to head into the All-Star break on a nice winning streak,
but they will have to take care of business on the court.

Wheat Hotchkiss

http://www.nba.com/pacers/preview-pacers-knicks-180211

xxSnEaKyPxx · Post #2 » by **xxSnEaKyPxx** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:42 pm

I know its very difficult to do, but we really need to win these next 5 games. Our schedule next month is pretty brutal and we need to win the games that we should win.

Post #3 » by **Jake0890** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 4:45 pm

This has got to be a win. We need to head 3-0 in our last 3 games heading into the break, and that means beating the Knicks and Nets, which is perfectly achievable.

ducler · Post #4 » by **ducler** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 5:56 pm

basketballwacko2 · Post #5 » by **basketballwacko2** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 9:42 pm

I'm looking for a big game from Victor Oladipo today.

Post #6 » by **boomershadow** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:38 pm

Myles having trouble guarding Kanter.

basketballwacko2 · Post #7 » by **basketballwacko2** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:43 pm

Great pass by Lance to Bogie for three.

xxSnEaKyPxx · Post #8 » by **xxSnEaKyPxx** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:57 pm

I swear, we have probably shattered the record for fouling on 3 point shots.

It is ridiculous how often we do this.

Post #9 » by **boomershadow** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:59 pm

I feel like Joe Young isn't getting the ball when he's in good position for a shot.

Post #10 » by **Nuntius** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:25 pm

That's a good start to the third.

basketballwacko2 · Post #11 » by **basketballwacko2** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:28 pm

Vic has 6 steals in this one.

Post #12 » by **boomershadow** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:30 pm

Oladipo is a basketball god.

Post #13 » by **Jake0890** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:36 pm

I really don't like seeing Oladipo land on one leg off his dunks... he's done it like three times already.

Great dunks though.

Post #14 » by **Jake0890** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:45 pm

can't believe we let them back into the game at the end of the 3rd.

need to continue to get out and run and let Dipo do his thing and wrap this up

Post #15 » by **boomershadow** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:52 pm

I think Joe Young could be a rotation player next year.

Yunsen · Post #16 » by **Yunsen** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:55 pm

Sabonis is like 0-6 while I’m watching the Gamecast. I’ll stop.

basketballwacko2 · Post #17 » by **basketballwacko2** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:01 am

Wow Lance with the 3 and then the unbelievable pass! It's about time to see Lance doing the Surfin' Bird again!

Watch on YouTube

Post #18 » by **Nuntius** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:02 am

Yunsen wrote:Sabonis is like 0-6 while I’m watching the Gamecast. I’ll stop.

He has a right wrist injury that's limiting him. We're lucky that the right isn't his shooting hand. It still influences him but he can play at least.

basketballwacko2 · Post #19 » by **basketballwacko2** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:02 am

Yunsen wrote:Sabonis is like 0-6 while I’m watching the Gamecast. I’ll stop.

He's struggling bad with the shot, maybe that hand bothering him.

Wizop · Post #20 » by **Wizop** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:39 am

all wins are good ones.

edit. anyone who bet the under on season wins has now lost.

Sent from my phone.