Game Thread #29: Indiana Pacers at Memphis Grizzlies
by Cornrows
on Dec 26, 2008 9:00 AM EST
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Indiana @ Memphis
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| December 26, 2008 - 8:00PM EST | ||
| FedEx Forum | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: No local TV | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| T.J. Ford | PG | Kyle Lowry |
| Brandon Rush | SG | O.J. Mayo |
| Danny Granger | SF | Rudy Gay |
| Jeff Foster | PF | Darrell Arthur |
| Roy Hibbert | C | Darko Milicic |
The Indiana Pacers continue their quest for W's when they hit the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. The Griz have lost four straight on the heels of winning four in a row so they'll be hyped to get their game moving back in a positive direction.
Here are the Pacers.com matchups. T.J. Ford is listed as the starter at point guard but I imagine his back spasms will make him a game-time decision. Same goes for Marquis Daniels with his recovery from the viral infection. With the explosive scoring abilities of O.J. Mayo and Rudy Gay it would sure be nice to have Quisy available off the bench for some defensive support, if nothing else.
For a Memphhis perspective, check out 3 Shades of Blue.
Gameday Reading
- Jeff Rabjohns catches up with Mike Conley as he continues dealing with his early jump to the NBA.
- Ronald Tillery finds O.J. Mayo looking to bust out of a minor slump against the Pacers tonight.
- Cliff Brunt takes a look at the NBA's balance of power and finds the Eastern Conference faring pretty well this year.
Leave your comments and observations on the game in the comments.
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Guard OJ Mayo
We need a hand in OJ’s face all night.
Looking to see alot more or TJ and Jack in the lineup at the same time for this one.
Looking for McBob to be a factor again tonight.
Happy New Year … Looking forward to some Pacer action tonight.
by Man of Pace on
Dec 26, 2008 11:59 AM EST
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And Troy?
I assume he is as questionable as Daniels for tonight’s game?
I'm no commie, but the Reds shall be the best again!
by RedHopeful on
Dec 26, 2008 12:49 PM EST
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Troy didn't practice Wednesday
But you’re right, I assume he’ll be a game-timer.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 6:26 PM EST
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Big Roy off to a good start
IND up 21-13 early.
Hibbert has 9, Danny 7
The pace is smokin’. Boyle is on fire keeping up with the buckets.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 8:20 PM EST
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Ha ha
Boyle just said Troy refuted the story that he lost 20lbs. He only lost 7.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 8:24 PM EST
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Let's go bench
Second unit took over a 15 point lead. Diener, Foster, Rush now running.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 8:27 PM EST
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No T.J. so far
I missed the start so I’m assuming the back spasms are keeping him out. No idea if there was an update on the severity.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 8:28 PM EST
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dam league pass
isnt even carrying the game tonite…wats goin on????
by captain flitzy on
Dec 26, 2008 8:30 PM EST
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No TV options from either side
I have Slick and Boyle providing the visuals.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 8:32 PM EST
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Now Rasho has it goin'
8 points after a flush.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 8:40 PM EST
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Danny 1-4 on FTs
Gotta get that stroke going from the line again. 1-6 after making 45 in a row.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 8:42 PM EST
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Slopfest over past couple of minutes
Timeout with 8:45 left in half, Pacers up 44-30.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 8:45 PM EST
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Slick calls it
Said Danny was going to make both of his free throws and he did.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 8:48 PM EST
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Sounds like Mike Conley is playing well
Nice to hear, but why tonight?
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 8:49 PM EST
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league pass broadband is showing the game, with memphis radio as the audio.
by sleep research facility on
Dec 26, 2008 8:50 PM EST
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http://www.nba.com/leaguepass/index.html
should be it?
by sleep research facility on
Dec 26, 2008 8:54 PM EST
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Quis 2-2 from 3-land
Nice for a change, but let’s not get too comfortable out there Quisy.
Pacers up 64-49 with 2:00 left in half.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 9:02 PM EST
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Griz finishing half strong
Lead down to 9.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 9:08 PM EST
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Couple turnovers and a missed shot by Pacers
Give Griz opening to mount a run. Yeesh.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 9:09 PM EST
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At Half, Pacers up 68-59
Danny took it strong to the hoop to finish half and drew a goal tend. Wild half.
Danny ends half with 20 points. Both teams only have 5 turnovers each which seems low considering the pace appeared to be on the edge of choas several times.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 9:12 PM EST
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Brutal start to 3Q
Darko Milicic has been freed and is making an impact.
71-66 Darko missed two FTs, whew.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 9:34 PM EST
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Darko headed to locker room
Hurt is wrist on last dunk attempt.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 9:35 PM EST
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Nice work Foster
Jeff saves a possession off a Rush miss that leads to a Granger 3-ball.
More free throws for Memphis. 76-68
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 9:39 PM EST
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Grizz 12-23 on FTs tonight
Appreciate it.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 9:40 PM EST
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Diener in for Jack
Turnover Granger, another layup for Griz.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 9:44 PM EST
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Nice response
Pacers cobble together a 6-0 run.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 9:48 PM EST
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Diener 3-balls off the mark
He’s missed three in a row and the ball goes the other way each time.
Conly makes two FTs Grizz up 2.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 9:54 PM EST
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Pacers up 87-86 end 3Q
B-Rush made a pair of FTs to close the half. Not sure how the Pacers are leading this one. Time for a strong finish!
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 9:59 PM EST
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Boyle: Pacers have led to start the 4th
in 11 of their 18 losses. Sigh…
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 10:00 PM EST
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Uh oh, Granger is down
Elbow to the head after his shot was blocked. No foul, natch.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 10:03 PM EST
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Another friggin' turnover
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 10:04 PM EST
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It's on Quisy!
Keep it going. GET A STOP, PLEASE!
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 10:16 PM EST
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Jack just started the break for Memphis
Huh? Memphis keeps clanking from the line. They should be up 10.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 10:18 PM EST
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Griz up 106-101
Memphis making plays. Pacers one and done on offense, can’t stop Griz on D.
Quisy needs some help!
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 10:24 PM EST
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Granger has grade 1 concussion
No idea what Grade 1 means.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 10:26 PM EST
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Whoa, a little defense
Nice work Travis!
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 10:26 PM EST
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Two stops for Pacers
Griz lead down to 1.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 10:27 PM EST
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No!!!!!!!
Pacers can’t get a shot up in final 55 seconds. Loose ball on Memphis end about runs the clock out. 1.1 seconds left need a miracle.
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 10:30 PM EST
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Jack turned it over with 35 seconds left.
Grizz up 3, Pacers advance ball after timeout. Need a hero!!!!!
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 10:32 PM EST
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Diener didn't get a clean shot off GAME OVER
Pacers lose 108-105
by Cornrows on
Dec 26, 2008 10:33 PM EST
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Jack needs to go
He’s blown at least 4 games for us, it would have been about 6-7 if the rest of the team wouldn’t have made up for his mistakes down the stretch. Least clutch player I’ve ever seen.
by Peter_sixtyftsixin on
Dec 26, 2008 10:37 PM EST
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