Game Thread #37: Indiana Pacers @ Golden State Warriors
Indiana @ Golden State
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| 13-23 | 10-27 | |
| January 11, 2009 - 9:00PM EST | ||
| Oracle Arena | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Jarrett Jack | PG | Jamal Crawford |
| Stephen Graham | SG | Marco Belinelli |
| Danny Granger | SF | Kelena Azubuike |
| Troy Murphy | PF | Brandon Wright |
| Roy Hibbert | C | Andris Biedrins |
UPDATE: Bruno'sInside the Game LIVE blog is up. Also, just heard JOB mention that T.J. Ford will try to give it a go tonight off the bench. How his back reacts will determine how much he plays.
The Indiana Pacers continue their desperate search for W's on the road out west when they visit the Bay Area to take on the Golden State Warriors. Both teams score points in bunches and with all the high-scoring games the Pacers have played in on this trip, this one could top them all. So it makes sens to once again, beg for a little dedication at the defensive end to make a difference tonight.
The Pacers should be fully engaged since the presence of former Dubs, Troy Murphy and Mike Dunleavy should have the ROracle crowd energized. I'm assuming Dun is still on a minutes "pitch count" and will come off the bench. I love having him off the bench to fortify the second unit, yet still be available for crunch time.
Here are the Pacers.com matchups. I'm assuming Marquis Daniels is a game-time decision and T.J. Ford won't be available, again.
For a Golden State perspective, check out Golden State of Mind.
Gameday Reading
- Mike Wells looks into the trend of the opposition's top scorer going off against the Pacers. My thoughts on the topic remain the same a few weeks later although I was focusing on role players lighting up the Pacers. Either way it boils down to a defensive effort from the Pacers that makes the opponent a little more uncomfortable.
Leave your comments and observations on the game in the comments.
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What's the over/under on total points? 150?
Although it hasn’t started yet, this seems like a first to 130 kind of game…
by psvirsky on
Jan 11, 2009 9:02 PM EST
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starting a bit slow ...
for the teams involved and Golden State is missing a couple key guys. Might not be the barn burner folks would expect.
by bball_fan on
Jan 11, 2009 9:23 PM EST
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32 - 23 Pacers lead after 1
And only two turnovers! Good start so far.
by bball_fan on
Jan 11, 2009 9:41 PM EST
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Pretty good shape up 61-55 at half
TJ has been big off the bench. Doesn’t appear to be favoring the back either. Keep taking care of the ball and knocking down a few more shots and the W should be there for the taking. Of course, I’m sure we’ll be stressing on the final possession of the game.
by Cornrows on
Jan 11, 2009 10:23 PM EST
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perhaps the pacers are secretly sponsored by rolaids?
by bball_fan on
Jan 11, 2009 10:29 PM EST
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They should have plenty of money then, no worries about the luxury tax. Heh.
by Cornrows on
Jan 11, 2009 10:34 PM EST
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Pacers ice cold
Lead down to one. Plenty of good shots, just not falling. Not going to keep GS from scoring all night, gotta start making some shots.
by Cornrows on
Jan 11, 2009 10:40 PM EST
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hey still only six turnovers
which is a definite improvement for the pacers. Just need to hit some shots and grow that lead.
by bball_fan on
Jan 11, 2009 10:45 PM EST
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Hopefully those FTs will get Danny going
Need him big time.
by Cornrows on
Jan 11, 2009 10:50 PM EST
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There you go, Danny
Force the issue, get to the line.
by Cornrows on
Jan 11, 2009 11:00 PM EST
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3-point defense
is definitely struggling for the pacers.
by bball_fan on
Jan 11, 2009 11:03 PM EST
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Diener time
Ties is up at 98. Foul on Graham
by Cornrows on
Jan 11, 2009 11:09 PM EST
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Belinelli down with an ankle
Diener strokes another 3-ball with the man advantage.
Pacers up 1. No doubt this is going to be a wild finish.
by Cornrows on
Jan 11, 2009 11:12 PM EST
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one step forward, two steps back
or at least that is what it seems like for the Pacers this half.
by bball_fan on
Jan 11, 2009 11:13 PM EST
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some points from dunleavey
sure will help the cause. and maybe shut up the boo-birds in Golden State.
by bball_fan on
Jan 11, 2009 11:20 PM EST
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Jarrett Jack!!
Huge save. Keeps possession alive.
by Cornrows on
Jan 11, 2009 11:23 PM EST
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love to see guys
diving for the loose ball.
by bball_fan on
Jan 11, 2009 11:23 PM EST
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Pacers down 2 with 33 seconds to go
Get to the rim.
by Cornrows on
Jan 11, 2009 11:29 PM EST
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Crawford makes 3-ball
Ack! Pacers down 2 with 11.2 seconds left.
by Cornrows on
Jan 11, 2009 11:33 PM EST
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my thoughts exactly.
Dun is a good shooter, but they looked quite rushed and sloppy.
by bball_fan on
Jan 11, 2009 11:34 PM EST
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No timeout 5 seconds to go
Gotta go fast.
by Cornrows on
Jan 11, 2009 11:35 PM EST
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Mercy
This is really making me upset. Do the Pacers not have any favors from the basketball gods or something? Come on.
by Gwen on
Jan 11, 2009 11:35 PM EST
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Not again...
Even watching the scores update on espn.com is rough.
by boombaby on
Jan 11, 2009 11:35 PM EST
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Great look for Diener
never had a chance.
by Cornrows on
Jan 11, 2009 11:36 PM EST
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indeed.
gotta find a way to get the wins in the fourth quarter. Maybe the luck comes back in a late season playoff run? Dare I look that far ahead or think that?
by bball_fan on
Jan 11, 2009 11:38 PM EST
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Ugh...
I love this team so much, but they keep tearing my heart out. I’m going to watch some It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia until I feel better.
by Peter_sixtyftsixin on
Jan 11, 2009 11:44 PM EST
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I come in peace
Good game tonight, guys
by ryogahibiki on
Jan 12, 2009 12:43 AM EST
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