Preseason Open Thread #2: Indiana Pacers vs. Denver Nuggets
by Tom Lewis on Oct 7, 2009 11:55 PM EDT
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Who's with me?
After flying out to Seattle on Wednesday morning, I decided I'd delay my time zone acclimation process a day so I can try to catch the Pacers game from Taipei against the Denver Nuggets. Of course, that means at 4:30AM local time I'll be here checking it out. I'm hoping the pressure of posting this early will help nudge me out of bed. No promises.
But I am looking forward to seeing the Pacers play again and the Nuggets will offer a surly challenge which combined with a fired-up Taiwanese crowd ought to be enough incentive to get up early.
Fox Sports Indiana and NBA TV will have the action starting at 7:30AM Eastern time.
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i would be with you but i got school tomorrow…lame! i wish i could see it have fun watching it!
by Pacersfan33 on Oct 8, 2009 5:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had to make a choice to watch this live
Or have this evening off to watch the Dodgers. Sorry, Tom, but I think I’ve got my priorities straight at the moment.
Heck, I don’t even know if I’ll be able to catch much of the replay tonight. And that is a bit of sadness. I’ll have to do the midnight madness game here in a few days. I’m itching to catch this team and get to basketball.
But I’m regretting it in the sense that I’m deaddd tired from having to be up until 2 a.m. EST to finish last night’s game. Blehhh.
by goodlucksaturday on Oct 8, 2009 6:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Denari chiming in from Taipei
Sweet! Pacers in their home whites with Boomer in the house.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 7:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Starters
TJ, Granger, BRush, Murph and Solo..
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 7:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
starting line up
Solo starting again?
by INdymayneNVegas on Oct 8, 2009 7:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A densive stop and a pair of Solo free throws. Good start for the Pacers.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 7:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crowd is going nuts after every bucket
Granger hit another. Ugh, TJ offered up a bad TO with Pacers on a serious run
13-6 P’s
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 7:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Granger could be Ray Allen deadly from 3pt line this year.
by INdymayneNVegas on Oct 8, 2009 7:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay, Hibbert drew a foul before committing one.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 7:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Steal and the take by Dhantay
Overall solid defensive effort so far. (knocks on wood)
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 7:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jones just had a sweet rebound then turned it over trying to outlet it to McRoberts on the other end of the court. Then gave up the and 1 trying to smother Melo on the freebie going the other way.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 7:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Earl Watson makes his debut
McBobs, Hibbert, Rush and Dhantay in as well. 5:31 left in 1Q, Pacers up 19-14
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 7:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bird on Hansbrough
Still hoping to get him back at the end of camp. In no hurry to rush him back into action.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 7:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Birdman hears it from the crowd
big roar as he enters for the Nuggs.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 7:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Granger back in
He’s giving Melo fits on D
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 7:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it's the hour of the day
but this seems like the longest first quarter ever.
Pacers up 22-18 with 2:54 left in 1Q
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 7:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, Hibbert just missed a bunny
at least he doesn’t have any fouls.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice take and finish by Watson
Hoop and the harm.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Murph for another 3
I love the people of Taipei, they REALLY love the 3-ball!
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
Hibbert rotated over to stuff Joey Graham’s offering at the rim. Not a step late on that one. Led to a break and free throws for TJ
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Watson is showing his defense
Another steal and set up a break with an alley oop to Jones in traffic that got wedged in the rim.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
End 1Q
Pacers up 32-24. Defense and rebounding passes the grade for the first 12 minutes.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Foster on the mic now
Hoping to play in Beijing
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Roy picks up foul
but misses in close again. Gather yourself and flush it big fellla!
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice 15-footer from Roy
TJ and Watson have played together for a good stretch here.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Real nice drive by Price
Picked up the foul and finished the bukcet.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Luther Head in street clothes too
I knew someone was missing. YIKES, Dun as the Pacers gold blazer going again.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ack
Behind the back turnover from Ford. Good wit h the bad.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Price hits a 3
Nice. Nuggs trying to make a run with Billups, Kmart and Melo back on the court.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Price counters with another 3
Feeling it tonight(this morning)
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Demetrius Nichols on Melo
Even the replacement refs know which way that call will go.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Earl has some long arms
Nice half for Watson.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Half: Pacers up 68-54
Gotta love that effort in a fast paced game. Murph with 15 and Watson with 10 lead the scoring.
Team was 9-17 from 3-land.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to explain
but TJ Ford is actually playing well despite the 5 turnovers. I think he was on the court with every other player that saw time except for Nichols. played with Rush, Watson, Dhantay and AJ in backcourt.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 8:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Granger gives up baseline to Melo
but stuffs his reverse at the rim.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So far so good
Rush hits his 4th 3-ball, then TJ gets a strip forcing Nuggs to foul. Pacers up 76-60
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hibbert with an assist to Murph
easy game
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Billups vets his way into a foul on Hibbert
Still, Roy has more blocks than fouls.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
I think Roy just spun out of his body trying to finish a baseline jumper. Missed. Melo showed him how the spin move works at the other end.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Earl can't get a call to save his life.
Pacers up 83-67 with 5:41 left in 3Q
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 20
pressure and pace continue
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Roy with a little lefty in the lane
Roy is past 20 minutes with only 2 fouls, and he just had another block.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Real nice take by Dhantay
Nice to see guys finishing drives with, you know, buckets!
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ROY!!!
Followed JGraham through the lane and swatted the shot. Foot movement even more impressive than the block.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I cant see the game right now...
but hibbs is kind of exciting me here.
Does anyone else get the text message updates after each quarter? Cause those have been pretty cool.
by shep31 on Oct 8, 2009 9:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
End 3Q: Pacers up 98-74
No let down in that third quarter.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice D from AJ Price
Gets the swipe from Anthony Carter.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NBATV
Geez, woke up ready to restart from the tip-off this morning and my NBATV feed is as black as night. Completely out. So the recording is useless. Anyways, thanks for all the updates, Tom. Looks like this has been a terrific outing for the blue and gold.
by spstevenson on Oct 8, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great watch
Too many turnovers but everyone is trying to make a play every time down the court.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cartrer just returned the favor to Price
Picked him for a freebie. Lead down to 19
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AJ with a Billups-like finish
initiatede a little contact with Birdman to keep him off his shot and then made the layup.
savvy
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JR Smith goes slips into helicopter mode
picked up the foul but no one was posterized.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
More smoov
Hansbrough relegated to sitting behind the bench. “No foot on the wood for the rookie”
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only Big Smoov could make broadcasting sound the coolest job on the planet. I feel like the Pacers should be playing in the middle of a Jazz club right now.
by spstevenson on Oct 8, 2009 9:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 109-93
Sloppy finish with little experience on the floor.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops
meant to include with Rush, Dhantay and AJ. See if they can finish this thing off.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Denari
Nice effort doing play-by-play and MC duties for the broadcast.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hibbert and Rush
Love seeing those two get back into the flow and have a quality game today.
by spstevenson on Oct 8, 2009 9:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MCBOBS!!!!!
Another right-handed flying flush, just like last game.
by Tom Lewis on Oct 8, 2009 9:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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