Game Thread #18: Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 12:00 PM EST
25 comments
Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics, Dec 3, 2008 7:30 PM EST
 |
@ |  |
|---|---|---|
| 7-10 | 14-2 | |
| December 3, 2008 - 7:30PM EST | ||
| TD Banknorth Garden | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| T.J. Ford | PG | Rajon Rondo |
| Marquis Daniels | SG | Ray Allen |
| Danny Granger | SF | Paul Pierce |
| Troy Murphy | PF | Kevin Garnett |
| Rasho Nesterovic | C | Kendrick Perkins |
After an exhilarating win against the Lakers last night the Pacers have to shed the good feelings and focus on a roadie at the defending champion Boston Celtics. It's hard to look at the matchups and the way the Celtics have been playing lately and get hyped up for this one. Especially after the emotional W last night.
But, as usual, the Pacers need to take care of the ball and knock down a few shots in order to be in this one. Fatigue shouldn' t be an excuse since the foul situation spread out the minutes last night. Danny Granger and Troy Murphy played big minutes but they'll be ready to go.
Here are the Pacers.com matchups.
Check out CelticsBlog for the Boston perspective. Here's my Q & A with CelticsBlog which admittedly was done pretty early this morning after wading through the post-game excitement last night.
Gameday Reading
- Bruon's LIVE! Blog caught all the action laslt night as it happened.
- Mike Wells recap of the win over the Lakers. Also has this great picture of the Pacers bench reacting as Murph's tip went in and has Larry Bird, David Morway and Herb Simon (blue tie, at least I think that's Herb) in the background also going crazy. Cool.
- Bob Kravitz enjoyed the Pacers W and the text messages Reggie Miller was sending him during the game.
- Jim O'Brien understands why the Pacers continually run a free throw deficit but would still like to limit the differential.
- The Lakers can find plenty of reasons why they lost last night.
- Oh, and the Celtics are waiting to exact some revenge tonight.
Leave your thoughts and observations on the game in the comments.
0 recs |
25 comments
Email
Print
Comments
I’m going to be at the game tonight (probably) but in some cheap seats. Anything I should look out for? I haven’t been able to see much Pacer ball this year being out in Boston so I’m looking forward to seeing the team, even if they are worn out from last night’s game. Let me know if there’s anything that won’t show up on TV or in the box score for me to keep an eye on.
by psvirsky on Dec 3, 2008 1:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, for starters
if the ball and player movement are active on offense with limited turnovers, you should have a smile on your face.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Any idea if Foster is playing? Any other injuries (other than Dunleavy)?
by psvirsky on Dec 3, 2008 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t expect Dunleavy or Diener to play. I’m not expecting Foster either since a flight to Boston probably wouldn’t help the back spasms. But with Foster you never know.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 5:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Another solid start for the Pacers
Down 28-27 after 1Q. Seemed to surprise the C’s by attacking the hoop early in the game.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 8:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Foster is playing
and causing problems, drawing a good vet foul on Powe.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 8:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Pacers with 20 points in the pain already.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 8:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Down four
Gotta finish this half strong…
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
12-0 run for C's
Timeout 3:49 left in half, 48-40 Celts. Too many outside shots clanking for Pacers, not getting to the hoop anymore.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Granger with a sweet runner to stop the run
but C’s defense has cranked up. Yikes!
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
C's up 57-51 at the half
Pacers weathered the late storm pretty good after falling behind by ten points.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers running out of gas?
Shots hitting the front fim, no answer for C’s on defense.
Boston up 73-57 with 7:28 left in 3Q
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Celtics in firm control up 85-65
Wasn’t sure if the Pacers were going to score again for a while there.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jack 3-ball to close 3Q
Cuts lead to 14. Boston up 88-74.
Ha ha, have ’em right where we want ’em. Boston scoring too easily tonight, though.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, that was strange
Apparently the foul on TJ Ford should’ve included shots. The refs checked it out on the break and the C’s didn’t have a foul to give. So they take Jack’s 3-ball off the board and Ford shoots free throws. So after 3 it was Bos up 88-73
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
10-0 run put this one away
Pacers empty the bench with 4:30 left. C’s now up 110-89
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2008 9:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations on beating the hated Lakers from your friends at Blazers Edge
I hope you have at least tired the Celtics a bit for us ;-)
by Norsktroll on Dec 3, 2008 10:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2010 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
