IC Cold Links: Recapping The Good Side Of OT

by Tom Lewis on Jan 15, 2009 1:05 PM EST in Indiana Pacers News

Danny Granger kept the Pacers alive for OT and his teammates took it from there for the win. Here are some links of interest from the game last night:

Bruno's Inside the Game LIVE final and Postgame Report. Bruno's pre-game info has some good info on the playing rotations now that the team is getting healthy. The rooks will likely see little time. JOB liked what he saw:
“It was a good win against a good ball club. A lot of guys stepped up. Danny (Granger) hit a great shot to tie it up, then we sucked it up defensively. That’s two straight games where defense was outstanding in the second half. 43% field goal defense means everything and 10 turnovers are terrific. There are a lot of things positive."
Mike Wells reports on Granger getting it done in the face of Tayshaun Prince.
Pacers Notebook has more on Dunleavy's jump from 20 to 28 minutes of playing time. Plus, Jack responding to his loss of composure. In retrospect, the ball don't lie and the Pistons couldn't take advantage so Jack has that going for him.
Also, from the Pacers Notebook, you'll be stunned to hear that Jermaine O'Neal is questionable for Friday's game.
Mike delves into playing rotations with his Pacers Insider post. He too sees little time available for the rooks. JOB is looking for Brandon Rush to play with the confidence he (JOB) has in him. Interesting point.
Reggie Miller breaks down P-E Obama's game and angles to pick up a run at the White House.
Matt Moore takes Danny Granger Under the Microscope.
Peter from Sixty Feet, Six Inches cashed in some good karma and really enjoyed the Pacers' OT win last night. Great story.
Vince Ellis reports on the Pistons struggling at the offensive end.
Carlos Monarrez wonders when the Pistons will go big, again.
Detroit Bad Boys has some funny critiques of the current small ball experiment the Pistons are employing.
Need4Sheed raises something I missed. No Jason Maxiell for the Pistons last night. I figured he was dinge up because that guy has eaten plenty of babies against the Pacers over the past two years.

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Ugh…

Why are the rooks seeing little time? We need to develop them… not sit them on the bench and say “watch.”

We are not a championship team. Frankly, record wise, we suck. I want to see the rookies played, not glued to the bench. I want to think about the future. Let Rush take a few bad shots and a few TO’s each game… its nothing different than say Daniels will do anyway. Let Hibbert foul out of every game. We are going to need these guys when we are ready to compete in a year or two.

by dbcb on Jan 15, 2009 2:47 PM EST reply actions

I agree on Roy. I don’t think his few minutes to start the game were costing the team any W’s. Keep giving him some minutes. I assume Rush will continue to get some spot minutes, but he’s going to have to earn his minutes back.

I fully understand your point of view.

Indy Cornrows

by Tom Lewis on Jan 15, 2009 3:57 PM EST up reply actions

What needs to happen,

For Rush to get better we need to bring someone in who will work him over in practice everyday. Someone to light a fire under his timid demeanor. This is not just rookie behavior on his part it is his personality. I can’t imagine that Dunleavy or Granger are really taking it to this guy every day and forcing him to get more aggressive. I don’t think just letting him play more minutes will actually help.

by ThirtyOne on Jan 15, 2009 4:10 PM EST up reply actions

I think he gets some of that from Jack and T.J. Those guys live in the same building and I’ve heard Rush mention that Jack is always on him. I know what you’re saying, though. Dan Dackich mentioned today that it would be great to bring in Rip Hamilton if the Pistons don’t want to play him anymone. Considering your comment, he’d be a great guy to push Rush.

Indy Cornrows

by Tom Lewis on Jan 15, 2009 4:35 PM EST up reply actions