Game Thread #7: Indiana Pacers at New Jersey Nets
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 2:00 PM EST
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Indiana Pacers at New Jersey Nets, Nov 12, 2008 7:30 PM EST
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| 3-3 | 2-4 | |
| November 8, 2008 - 7:00PM EST | ||
| Izod Center | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| T.J. Ford | PG | Keyon Dooling |
| Marquis Daniels | SG | Vince Carter |
| Danny Granger | SF | Bobby Simmons |
| Jeff Foster | PF | Yi Jianlian |
| Rasho Nesterovic | C | Josh Boone |
UPDATE: Keep an eye on Bruno's Live Blog during the game.
The Indiana Pacers visit the New Jersey Nets tonight looking for their first road win just four nights after beating the Nets back in Indy.
For the Nets, starting PG, Devin Harris is expected to remained sidelined with a bum ankle.
Rasho Nesterovic will return to the lineup for the Pacers tonight which should be a boost for the front court considering Troy Murphy stayed in Indy to recover from a stomach virus. The Game Matchups at Pacers.com has Rasho starting at center tonight with Jeff Foster at forward for Murph. Mike Dunleavy remains suited and booted with his lingering knee drama.
Considering the unknown player availability and playing a team for a second time in five days, this game sets up as a loss waiting to happen. It also sets up as a great opportunity for the Pacers to flash some mental toughness and roster depth to gut out a road W. Facing this re-tooled Nets team at this points of the season makes this a winnable game, so the Pacers have to push aside the excuses and just win it.
Nets Daily has all the news from New Jersey.
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Philly
Looks like Philly is shaking out of their slump just in time to visit the Fieldhouse on Friday. Sixers are up 26-13 after 1Q up in Toronto.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What has impressed?
FSN pre-game poll, what are you most impressed with for the Pacers so far?
A. Danny Granger’s play
B. Point Guard play
C. Overall hustle of team
I’d have to go with A. I expected Danny to play well but he’s cranked it up more than I figured he would. Hopefully I didn’t just jinx his game tonight!
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Danny Granger is NOT starting
Right thigh cramp.
Brandon Rush gets his first career start with TJ, Foster, Quisy, and Rasho.
Whoa!
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tip time!
Nets starters as expected.
Stacy mentioned Danny dropped during individual work before the game. It is “just” a cramp, not ruled out of the game. Had been cramping up earlier in the day.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hello Brandon!
3-ball, side pocket. Nice!
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice start
Pacers up 11-4. Nets are clankin’ big time.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 7:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great transition D
BRush stymies Dooling on a break layup attempt
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 7:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ack!
Carter settling for jumpers already, but he can stroke it.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 7:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
TO Pacers up 17-14
All five Pacers have scored.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Stephen Graham sighting!
Go get ’em, Stevie!
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 7:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice finish, TJ
TJ on the break, Bobby Simmons stops to try to draw a charge. TJ gets Simmons moving left with one step and then jukes right, not even touching Simmons for the open layup.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fresh lineup
Diener, Hibbert, McRoberts, Jack, and Graham are on the floor.
Wow, JOB has to dig deep tonight. Suddenly, a W would be remarkable.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Umm
Vince Carter just had the slowest drive to the hoop for a dunk I think I’ve ever seen. None of the Pacers felt like coming over and challenging the poster opportunity.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers 28-25 end 1Q
Jarvis Hayes hits a killer 3 at the buzzers after a solid defensive possession up to that point.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers 13-20 FGs
Not much of a lead for those numbers.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
32-31 Pacers
8:19 left in half. Little bit of slop going back and forth.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
We are having major injury problems. Stephen Graham and McRoberts have looked decent though.
http://naptownsfinest.com
by Colts Homer on Nov 12, 2008 8:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Strengthing Up the team for the playoff run
It will all work out when we make the playoffs and have players with experience on the bench.
http://naptownsfinest.com
by Colts Homer on Nov 12, 2008 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Certainly can't complain
Everyone who has stepped on the court seems ready to play and contribute. Great effort so far.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
McRoberts has surprised me
I’ve never thought too highly of him as a player. I love that there is a local Carmel kid in the pros, but I was never impressed by him at Duke. He plays well and hopefully will be part of this organization for a while.
I like this team a lot. If they could get or develop a good post offensive presence, then this team can contend again.
http://naptownsfinest.com
by Colts Homer on Nov 12, 2008 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding,
and Steven G. tonight with two three balls has been nice.
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
by cfizzle on Nov 12, 2008 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ooo, TJ with a nice change of direction for the layup
As Clark called it, “A little pause him and park him move.”
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Granger update
Danny won’t play tonight. On cue, BRush hits another 3.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jacked 'em up!
Jack gives me that Bob Sanders drive to the hoop, gets the bucket and the harm.
Pacers up 40-32
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to the TJ show
5 points in a row, Pacers up 46-36
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Alley-McBob
One of the uglier break, alley-oop attempts ever…but 2 FTs for Josh make it all good.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
D me up
Pacers forcing Nets to score on jumpers or nothing.
Lawrence Frank should be snapping any minute now.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ack, Nets on 7-0 run
Cut 14-point lead in half. Vince, you’re killing me!
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers 50-43 at the half
Zone D slowed down the Pacers late in the half.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
9 steals, 4 blocks for Pacers
That 7-0 run by Nets was a killer. Pacers are outworking Nets so far.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 8:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BRush needs to start taking it to the hole.
he such a good slasher. Finally got FSN indiana by the way. woohoo
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
by cfizzle on Nov 12, 2008 8:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pretty good 2nd half start here/
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
by cfizzle on Nov 12, 2008 8:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Deflections should be an official stat
It is unbelievably underrated and it is sometimes more telling than steals. I like how the Pacers keep it as a stat.
http://naptownsfinest.com
by Colts Homer on Nov 12, 2008 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The TJ Ford trade was so brilliant. Not only because Ford has been one of my favorite players since he was in college, but also because they took a risk on someone who is “injury-prone” and traded away a former MVP contender, but now there is no way anyone can say that the Pacers didn’t take a giant leap forward.
This organization is making all of the right moves to be a contender.
http://naptownsfinest.com
by Colts Homer on Nov 12, 2008 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I read this as he steals the ball, and makes a nice pass inside.
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
by cfizzle on Nov 12, 2008 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 67-55 late 3Q
Stevie, McRoberts, Rasho…doesn’t matter, Pacers continue to outwork Nets.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm back, Pacers survive 7-0 run
Nets had lead down to 76-71, but now with 4:10 left, Pacers are up 83-75.
Trying to hang on an kill the last gasp. Nets zone continues to cause Pacers problems.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 9:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Closing time!
Who will step up to put it away?
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 9:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Foster time!
Saves the possession and then rebounds a bad shot by Jack, gets the hoop and the harm. NICE!
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 9:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rasho for 2!
from TJ. Lead back to ten. 2:10 to go, TO NJ.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 9:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Free throw time
Foster saves anothe possession and then cashes it in with a baseline setter. After a NJ 3, Foster at the line with :51 left. 1 of 2 Pacers up 91-82.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 9:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I appreciate the play by play since I can not see the game..also I given up on the live stats update stuff on nba.com
by ColtsFanNChiTown on Nov 12, 2008 9:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
94-87
:24 left. Free throw parade. Stephen Graham’s turn.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 9:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Makes 'em both.
96-87, now TJ to the line which should finish it.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 9:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
98-87 timeout
Pacers bench is up and happy. I think they outnumber the fans left in the stands.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 9:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
so im guessing the D was good tonight
by ColtsFanNChiTown on Nov 12, 2008 9:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
D was strong
Nets settled for a ton of jumpers. Pacers had 15 steals and 5 blocks.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 9:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Final buzzer, Pacers win 98-87
Serious team effort.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 12, 2008 9:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great Start
This is one hell of a start! Nice too see some good mojo towards the Pacers in this town.
by HuggyHoosiers on Nov 12, 2008 10:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Without their two leading scorers from last year
The Pacers beat a team by double-digits at their home court. That is a great performance.
Ford was 2 rebounds and an assist away from a triple-double. He’s been so close all season.
http://naptownsfinest.com
by Colts Homer on Nov 12, 2008 10:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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