Game Thread #4: Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 12:00 PM EST
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Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers, Nov 7, 2008 7:30 PM EST
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| 3-2 | 1-2 | |
| November 7, 2008 - 7:30PM EST | ||
| Quicken Loans Arena | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| T.J. Ford | PG | Delonte West |
| Marquis Daniels | SG | Mo Williams |
| Danny Granger | SF | LeBron James |
| Troy Murphy | PF | Ben Wallace |
| Jeff Foster | C | Zydrunas Ilgauskas |
The Indiana Pacers hit the road Friday night for another challenging game against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Here's Bruno's Scouting Report which focuses on one of my favorite topics, the 3-ball. Attempts from distance are down about 5 per game so far for the Pacers, although there are several factors to take into account. First and foremost, Mike Dunleavy hasn't played. Plus, T.J. Ford and Jarrett Jack aren't 3-point shooters compared to PGs Travis Diener and Jamaal Tinsley last year. I know, Tins isn't a 3-point shooter either, but he was always good for 2 or 3 wide open attempts when he played.
Jarrett Jack (bruised knee) joined Travis Diener and Rasho Nesterovic on the day-to-day list. That's what happens when you play hoops like a head-hunting strong safety. I expect to see Jack on the court tonight. I'm not expecting Rasho to play but it sure would be nice. As we know, Mike Dunleavy is still out.
For a Cavs perspective, check out Fear The Sword.
As always, feel free to drop your thoughts on the game in the comments.
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Another great start
Pacers up 11-4. Danny splashin’ ’em early.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
12 early points for Danny!
Pacers up 16-6. Keep it up men!
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
and a side note, most walks i have seen CALLED in a few minutes in a very long time, thats 3 now
by captain flitzy on Nov 7, 2008 7:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
6-0 run for the Cavs
18-14 Pacers with 3:31 left in 1Q
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 7:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hibbert in all of the action
But he’s struggling. Rookie growing pains aren’t good for a lead.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 29-20 end 1Q
Nice quarter. Diener closes it out by knockin’ down a 3-ball.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
8-0 run for Cavs
Pacers up 29-28, timeout. Couple bad possessions and no stops. LeBron’s on the bench too.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 8:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Man, Knicks up 64-58 at half
D’Antoni ball is off and running.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 8:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to stop the bleeding!
Starters back in but they can’t stop the Cavs now, either.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 8:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whew
Danny abuses Wally for a steal and TJ pushes a long pass to Quisy for the easy layup. Wasn’t easy, didn’t look easy, but we’ll take it. Great catch by Quisy.
Pacers back up 36-35.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 8:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice O board by Foster in traffic
Keeping a possession alive. That’s what he does.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
TJ breaking ankles
I think he broke his own along with Boobie’s.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 8:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh
Hibbert with a sweet dish on a give and go with Foster. Too bad Foster missed the bunny.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 8:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Another nice feed by Hibbert
Dropped it to Rush for a left-handed flush. Sweet!
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
2Q grind
Can’t get anything going offensively.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Granger flush on LeBron!
Nice way to end the half!!! Pacers up 48-43.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Granger with 21 first half points
Good news – Pacers up 5 at half
Bad news – LeBron hasn’t been a factor and was just posterized.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 8:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 55-48
Mo Williams just had one of the longest continuation buckets ever. Yeesh.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 9:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Quisy with the screaming follow
Follows his shot for a reverse deuce.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LeBron picks up the intensity on Granger
Danny answers with a jumper in his face.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 9:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Foster giving something on the O end
Earlier he had a sweet tip in and one in traffice. Now he pops in the 12-footer in the flow.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 9:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
AAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
LeBron with a sick double-pump, classic ’Nique dunk…and one. Whoa!
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LeBron ignited a huge run for Cavs
Pacers don’t have an answer for Bron.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice half court set
Pacers gather themselves work the ball around and end up with an easy bucket for Hibbert and one.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hibbert with the follow flush
Pacers up 70-67.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 74-71 end 3Q
Pacers passed the first gut check. LeBron has 12 more minutes, though. More to come…
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hibbert fouled out
Nice effort from Roy tonight, still learning.
Varejao is killing the Pacers. Tied at 84.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 9:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Need to run some offense
TJ and Danny trying to step up but running solo plays for themselves.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 9:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Cavs up 94-91 6:14 left
Feel it slipping the Cavs way. Bron will get calls while Pacers look for someone to step up.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 9:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice take by J Jack!
Cavs up 95-93. Need a run. Ugh. Mo Williams for 3, 98-93
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 9:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can't win turning the ball over
Cavs mop up the donations, lead 102-93
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 9:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Late run by Pacers too late
Cavs win 111-107.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 7, 2008 10:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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