Play in #1: Tuesday

Post #21 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Tue May 18, 2021 7:32 pm

Tom White wrote:
boomershadow wrote:
I'm in this boat too. I wouldn't mind winning, but I'm not expecting it and a trip to the lottery might be good for once.

The only problem is if we get a good draft position, we then have to worry about KP trading it off for Thad Young or similar.

If we get 13 or better, I think we’d be LESS likely to trade it off. I think that if we sneak into the playoffs and end up the 15th or 16th pick, then we’re probably a little more likely to trade it than if we end up earlier. We traded the 20th for Thad. We traded the 15th for George Hill. But we drafted Myles at 11 and PG at 10… :dontknow:

Wizop · Post #22 » by **Wizop** » Tue May 18, 2021 7:41 pm

Tom White wrote:
boomershadow wrote:
I'm in this boat too. I wouldn't mind winning, but I'm not expecting it and a trip to the lottery might be good for once.

The only problem is if we get a good draft position, we then have to worry about KP trading it off for Thad Young or similar.

We need a quality 4. I'll live with whatever KP decides but I'd rather trade the pick than Turner. maybe I shouldn't say that in a vacuum though as I don't know who will be on the board or who will be offered in trade.

Topofthekey · Post #23 » by **Topofthekey** » Tue May 18, 2021 8:21 pm

boomershadow wrote:
Topofthekey wrote:I don't know whether this is bad or not, but I don't care too much whether they win or lose here.

I'm in this boat too. I wouldn't mind winning, but I'm not expecting it and a trip to the lottery might be good for once.

It would be good if they had lost say two more games in the last 5. That would have given them a record of 32-40. They would still be the 9th seed and be at the exact same place they are at now. The only difference is they would have boosted their lottery odds by a lot

For comparison, Bulls with a 31-41 record has a 20.3% chance at a top 4 pick. Pacers at 34-38 only has a 4.8% chance

But instead they played key players heavy minutes, and won two extra games, which did nothing except made their pick worse in case they go to the lottery :banghead:

Tom White · Post #24 » by **Tom White** » Tue May 18, 2021 9:09 pm

Topofthekey wrote:For comparison, Bulls with a 31-41 record has a 20.3% chance at a top 4 pick. Pacers at 34-38 only has a 4.8% chance

But instead they played key players heavy minutes, and won two extra games, which did nothing except made their pick worse in case they go to the lottery

Yep. This team could f___ up a wet dream.

Post #25 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Tue May 18, 2021 9:58 pm

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Pacers Forever · Post #26 » by **Pacers Forever** » Tue May 18, 2021 10:19 pm

What blows me away about the NBA protocol this year is there’s the chance of false positive tests thus causing a player to miss a couple days when they did nothing to contract the virus ? I’ve seen quite a few cases where players were never sick and returned. It penalized them and their team from having their services on the court. In Caris situation I don’t know if he was stupid enough to go out and get in a crowd of people to get it or what is his deal ? Of course I have had to quit working because of my health for over a year due to the possibility of getting COVID-19 or bringing it home to my wife who already is battling Cancer. Does anyone know if LeVert was negligent or if he followed normal procedures and somehow got Covid ?

Pacersike · Post #27 » by **Pacersike** » Tue May 18, 2021 10:37 pm

We got this and if we don't, that lottery pick is most welcome

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Colbinii · Post #28 » by **Colbinii** » Tue May 18, 2021 10:51 pm

Could someone explain to me why I haven't heard a thing about Oshae Brissett through any NBA media source?

Also, his advanced metrics and splits look great in a small sample size. Is he a long-term wing? Can he create with the ball off the dribble or is he more of a 3+D type prospect?

Pacersike · Post #29 » by **Pacersike** » Tue May 18, 2021 10:53 pm

Has someone the legal radio broadcast of the game? I can't find it.

I'm curious who is complementing Mark.

Post #30 » by **boomershadow** » Tue May 18, 2021 11:01 pm

That Sumner buzzer beater to end the first quarter was pretty awesome

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Post #31 » by **boomershadow** » Tue May 18, 2021 11:02 pm

Pacers Forever wrote:What blows me away about the NBA protocol this year is there’s the chance of false positive tests thus causing a player to miss a couple days when they did nothing to contract the virus ? I’ve seen quite a few cases where players were never sick and returned. It penalized them and their team from having their services on the court. In Caris situation I don’t know if he was stupid enough to go out and get in a crowd of people to get it or what is his deal ? Of course I have had to quit working because of my health for over a year due to the possibility of getting COVID-19 or bringing it home to my wife who already is battling Cancer. Does anyone know if LeVert was negligent or if he followed normal procedures and somehow got Covid ?

I doubt we will ever know for sure.

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Pacers Forever · Post #32 » by **Pacers Forever** » Tue May 18, 2021 11:03 pm

Colbinii wrote:Could someone explain to me why I haven't heard a thing about Oshae Brissett through any NBA media source?

Also, his advanced metrics and splits look great in a small sample size. Is he a long-term wing? Can he create with the ball off the dribble or is he more of a 3+D type prospect?

I can tell you this much. Brissett was on the Fort Wayne Mad Ants our G league team. Pacers signed him to a 10 day contract cutting another player to sign Brissett. Then he played so well they signed him to a 3 year contract. So really not sure what his game is because he’s so new to the team and NBA level. Seems to have confidence in shooting the 3. Gets a few rebounds and can score 10 points a game.

Pacers Forever · Post #33 » by **Pacers Forever** » Tue May 18, 2021 11:04 pm

boomershadow wrote:That Sumner buzzer beater to end the first quarter was pretty awesome

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The whole first quarter was awesome.

Post #34 » by **boomershadow** » Tue May 18, 2021 11:08 pm

More like MJ McConnell

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Wizop · Post #35 » by **Wizop** » Tue May 18, 2021 11:09 pm

Colbinii wrote:Could someone explain to me why I haven't heard a thing about Oshae Brissett through any NBA media source?

Also, his advanced metrics and splits look great in a small sample size. Is he a long-term wing? Can he create with the ball off the dribble or is he more of a 3+D type prospect?

He was a late season pick up. He played in Toronto last year so our coach knew him. He's our only true 4 and would be the second unit 4 if Turner were healthy. That should be his role next year.

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Topofthekey · Post #36 » by **Topofthekey** » Tue May 18, 2021 11:31 pm

Doug's really determined to earn himself a pay raise

Pacers Forever · Post #37 » by **Pacers Forever** » Tue May 18, 2021 11:37 pm

Brissett 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists in first half. This guy was in the G league this year ! He’s playing like a regular second teamer. Yeah he’s not a star, but he’s kicking ass since getting his break and new contract. I think he’s been a huge find going forward.

Pacers Forever · Post #38 » by **Pacers Forever** » Tue May 18, 2021 11:41 pm

Topofthekey wrote:Doug's really determined to earn himself a pay raise

Both him and McConnell have really stepped up their games down the stretch this year. Gonna be hard to let either walk. Please somebody take Jeremy Lamb :lol:

Pacersike · Post #39 » by **Pacersike** » Tue May 18, 2021 11:48 pm

Up 27 points, it's in the pocket!

Wizop · Post #40 » by **Wizop** » Tue May 18, 2021 11:51 pm

Pacersike wrote:Up 27 points, it's in the pocket!

Shhh. No premature woofing.

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