Game Thread #10: Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 12:00 PM EST
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Atlanta Hawks at Indiana Pacers, Nov 18, 2008 7:00 PM EST
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| 6-3 | 4-5 | |
| November 18, 2008 - 7:00PM EST | ||
| Conseco Fieldhouse | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Mike Bibby | PG | T.J. Ford |
| Joe Johnson | SG | Marquis Daniels |
| Maurice Evans | SF | Danny Granger |
| Marvin Williams | PF | Troy Murphy |
| Al Horford | C | Rasho Nesterovic |
UPDATE: Bruno's Live Blog has some pre-game info. Apparently the Hawks are going big, starting ZaZa Pachulia instead of Maurice Evans. T.J. Ford will start.
The Indiana Pacers face a strong test at home Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. After struggling through two losses in a row, the Pacers face another young, athletic team similar to the lineup Philadelphia used to comeback against the Pacers last Friday.
The Pacers have to take care of the ball and team up on the glass. This will be a great test to see how this team reacts to a little adversity. The thin margin of error the Pacers work within has been evident in each game so far. If they take care of their business the Pacers can stay on the court with any team and have a good chance to secure a W. If not, regardless of the opponent, they will struggle to win.
Here's a look at the matchups plus a nice addition to the pre-game lineup. Bruno is the Emeril Lagasse of NBA team site directors, kickin' it up a notch with a video scouting report showing interviews with Jim O'Brien, T.J. Ford and Danny Granger talking about the challenges the Hawks present. Nice to have a couple of days between games.
Oh, and I'm just going to pretend I didn't see the part about T.J. Ford, a sore neck and a game-time decision. I'd rather not think about Quisy being pressed into point guard duties until it actually happens.
For an Atlanta perspective, check out Peachtree Hoops. Look around, you will learn something interesting about the Hawks.
Feel free to leave your thoughts and observations on the game in the comments.
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Will Dunleavy Ever Be Back?
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by Colts Homer on Nov 18, 2008 7:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He was working out prior to the game
but still not working out with the team.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Quick start Pacers up 20-13
Danny and Rasho hitting their shots early. Let’s hope it holds.
I’m in DVR catchup mode while getting the kids to bed.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Joe Johnson just went nuts!
Hawks trim lead on Pacers’ second unit.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Foster with 8 1Q points after only 4:35 on the court.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 7:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jackin' em up
Jarrett hits a pair of 3-balls, Pacers push out lead again, 43-35.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Granger runnin'
The pace is out of control. Danny Granger followed up a TJ layup miss and then goes coast-to-coast for the hoop and harm.
Pacers up 57-45 with 2:22 left in half.
Suddenly, Danny has 16.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 7:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rasho with a nice screen roll
for two and a free throw.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Horford out with an ankle
Return status not known.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 61-48 at the half
Pacers haven’t trailed so far. Gotta keep grinding for all 48. Learn from Philly. Joe Johnson can make any lead evaporate in a hurry. Stay with your plan and continue being the aggressor and this game is there for the taking.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rasho and Foster
Combined for 25 first half points. Pretty good production from the center position, especially for the Pacers.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I Like that
Question: Would we resign Rasho this offseason to a small contract? I assume we will give Foster a smaller contract (like 2 million per), but would we keep both him and Rasho?
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by Colts Homer on Nov 18, 2008 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Foster is locked up
I think more like the 6 mil he’s getting now.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
I didn’t here that he got an extension. I feel like he is a tad overpaid, but I like him being on the team. I hope we have enough open cap space to make a splash in free agency. Daniels and Rasho take off around 14 million, so maybe we could get a decent post player.
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by Colts Homer on Nov 18, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think they released the numbers
but intimated it was about what he was currently making.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rasho for another 2
Points in paint advantage for Pacers: 32-6
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Holy Crap!
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by Colts Homer on Nov 18, 2008 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 72-62
Gotta keep making the Hawks work.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The point guard play is conerning
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by Colts Homer on Nov 18, 2008 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
TJ was great early
but he’s struggling right now.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Murphy starts getting into the flow offensively.
by ben.renz on Nov 18, 2008 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Murph has been great in the half court
He’s moved the ball real well. He as three assists and a few more “hockey” assists.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
RIms
Are they always this loud?
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by Both Teams Played Hard on Nov 18, 2008 8:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Haven't noticed
Although I have the sound down pretty low.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They have been lately. It’s pretty weird haha
by ben.renz on Nov 18, 2008 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t imagine Marquis is a fan.
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by Both Teams Played Hard on Nov 18, 2008 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
70% from three
That’s a very nice stat
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by Colts Homer on Nov 18, 2008 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He looks like Col. Frank Slade
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by Both Teams Played Hard on Nov 18, 2008 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, he’s on a mission. Next step brining it nightly.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s great to see him going to the post on occasion as well.
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by Both Teams Played Hard on Nov 18, 2008 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pitino is at the game
he looks impressed.
Rasho is on fire too – 19pts!
by MagicianJobFoster on Nov 18, 2008 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
sorry
someone already spotted coach p
by MagicianJobFoster on Nov 18, 2008 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not a fan of Cs taking charges
but that was a good one by Rasho.
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by Both Teams Played Hard on Nov 18, 2008 8:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Quisy hounding Joe Johnson
I kind of like him playing defensive stopper role with only a few FGAs
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like him as long as he sticks to those inside-of-five-feet variety FGAs
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by Both Teams Played Hard on Nov 18, 2008 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Denari talkin' up Dunleavy workouts
Good to hear.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
.Yeah Marquis.
Jack really did all he could to not get that off.
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by Both Teams Played Hard on Nov 18, 2008 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
…and….he probably didn’t. Nice hustle, Jarrett.
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by Both Teams Played Hard on Nov 18, 2008 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Looked pretty dubious. Guess so though.
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by Both Teams Played Hard on Nov 18, 2008 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FINISH THIS THING!!!!
Nice start Brandon.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 8:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Holy
Joe Johnson
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by Both Teams Played Hard on Nov 18, 2008 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Haha he’s a beast. If I was Atlanta I’d be getting the ball in his hands every play. Dude doesn’t miss
by ben.renz on Nov 18, 2008 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Get Quisy back on him. Don’t leave his side.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah…getting worried…Get that lead back up fellas
by ben.renz on Nov 18, 2008 9:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
15 boards
For Murph is beautiful.
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by Both Teams Played Hard on Nov 18, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Murph needs another bucket
to complete the monster double-double.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m fine with 3 guys running at Johnson
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2008 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great win!
Even without Josh Smith, the Hawks have been real good this season. I hope this gets spun as a good solid win by the Pacers, rather than a bad loss by the Hawks. I’m glad that they’re the ones who have to deal with the losing streak now instead of us.
And it seems like everyone here gets the same kind of feeling watching Quisy play that I do. I think he can be great for our system, but man, he’ll give you ulcers watching him.
by boombaby on Nov 18, 2008 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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