Game Thread #9: New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers
New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers, Nov 18, 2009 7:00 PM EST
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| 1-9 | 5-3 | |
| Novermber 18, 2009 - 7:00PM EST | ||
| Conseco Fieldhouse | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Chris Duhon | PG | T.J. Ford |
| Larry Hughes | SG | Brandon Rush |
| Wilson Chandler | SF | Dahntay Jones |
| Danilo Gallinari | PF | Danny Granger |
| David Lee | C | Roy Hibbert |
The Indiana Pacers try to extend their winning streak to six game tonight when they host the 1-9 New York Knicks at the Fieldhouse. Yes, the W will be there for the taking but it won't be nearly as easy as it appears on paper (or pixels depending on your preference for content consumption).
The Pacers are playing their second game in two nights and were forced to extend a lot of energy to secure a win in New Jersey last night. Meanwhile, the Knicks haven't played since last Friday, so with four full days off in the tank, not only are the Knicks desperate for a win but they're rested and ready to go after it.
The Pacers turned their season around with a stellar second-half defensive effort when the teams met at MSG two weeks ago and they've maintained that defensive disposition ever since. Depending on the D is the easiest way to keep the current good feelings flowing. Hopefully they can take some of that flow to the offensive end and make it a bit easier to score buckets than it was last night.
Whether they depend on their defense or offense or some productive combination of the two, this is a game the Pacers need to win to back up their playoff aspirations.
For New York perspective check out Posting and Toasting and Knickerblogger.
Leave your thoughts and observations in the comments. Also, open up an extra browser for Bruno's live blog at Pacers.com.
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i predict al harrington will shoot 4-20 from the field tonight.
ballhog + rudderless offense= comedic disaster.
in the words of don nelson “he thinks hes a superstar”
hes #2 on the shit list behind tj ford. although all bets are off if stephon marbury returns from his ahem sabbatical
by gocows3 on Nov 18, 2009 4:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
in other news, aj price has company in the “top recruits who inexplicably steal laptops” department. word is hes happy to have the company.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/ncaa/11/11/minnesota.ap/index.html
the boosters bribe you with cadillac escalades for a reason boys. it so you dont need to steal shit.
by gocows3 on Nov 18, 2009 4:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
using the word “company” twice in the same joke detracts from its comedic value. how do i edit these things?
by gocows3 on Nov 18, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
actually ive just been upgraded to the 10th row. my girlfriends dad is a well connected mother fucker.
ill still be in the larry johnson jersey however.
by gocows3 on Nov 18, 2009 5:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Toney Douglas slated to start instead of Larry Hughes for the Knicks
Murph still out for the Pacers.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 6:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Mike Dunleavy
Just read the new Dunleavy blog on Pacers.com and as usual its inspiring that he will be back soon, it sounds like. But what wasn’t inspiring is what I heard from the commentators at the Nets game last night. They had said that there were rumors that Mike Dunleavys injury could be worse than expected and could be career ending. They had noted that the surgey that he had was the first for a player in the nba to ever have it done.
by INdymayneNVegas on Nov 18, 2009 7:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 18-14
Nice to see the boys hitting the offensive glass. Now if only they could limit the opportunities on the O-glass by making some shots.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 7:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
errr
My nap lasted longer than expected. I see the score but how we looking?
by RIPShea on Nov 18, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Eddy Curry and Solo square off
whatever
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like the physicality
that Solo Dolo and Dahntay bring to the team
by RIPShea on Nov 18, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice
Luther beat everybody to the loose ball to set up Danny for a flush.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 7:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We knew Granger would be our scoring threat
but it seems he is rebounding better this year..may just be me cuz I haven’t looked at stats.
by RIPShea on Nov 18, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
definitely grabbing more boards this year
of course, he’s playing power forward to, so he kind of has to hit the glass.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dahntay makes a nice one-on-one move for a bucket
would rather he kept the ball moving, though.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what happens to Dahntay's PPG when Dunleavy comes back
just me and you tonight Tom
by RIPShea on Nov 18, 2009 7:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
seems like it
hopefully my connection will hold.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
at the game
did they put bowser to sleep? Grange beasting!
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 18, 2009 7:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Bowser is no longer
Tough economy for backup mascots.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I lived in the area!
I wanna go to the fieldhouse. I hit up Phillips Arena and go to Charlotte when we play the Hawks and Bobcats. I saw all the tickets they were giving away on twitter today…very cool
by RIPShea on Nov 18, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hansbro with two in a row
He likes the home hoops.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 7:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Granger needs to start getting the recognition he deserves
A lot of my friends don’t even know who he is lol
by RIPShea on Nov 18, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
53!
Mark it down Cornrows, and give me a shout out tomorrow when I hit it on the head.
by captain flitzy on Nov 18, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And its a Pacer nite tonite
in captains household…just watched the recording of the second half of last nites nets game, now this game. Roy was a pure animal last night, JEsus!
by captain flitzy on Nov 18, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
on a side note...
I think Carmelo is the 2nd best player in the league right now behind Kobe.. Carmelo seems to want it more than LeBron..he’s playing possessed. He wants to win more
by RIPShea on Nov 18, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Knick announcers just said
it was DANGER time! I believe them
by RIPShea on Nov 18, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Can’t believe Danny caught that pass, let alone cashed it in for an and 1.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacer haiku
Pacers on no rest
Roy and Danny doublin down
Doesn’t even break a sweat
by RIPShea on Nov 18, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ooo
that was a collision. Dahntay and JJ hit hard.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is what I remember from his college days
callin’ for the ball, fighting for every rebound…imposing his will!
by RIPShea on Nov 18, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Roy in the post all night
unless of course DG33 is in the game going for 50
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow
I’m gonna miss the 2nd half but i’m not too worried. if the lead shortens just give it grang3r
by RIPShea on Nov 18, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
they got MJ on the phone right now during the half-time show
very cool
by RIPShea on Nov 18, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm flipping between this game and the re-run of the Colts/Pats game
Yes – NFL Network is replaying the ENTIRE game. Now that I knows how it ends, I’m not as stressed. Imagine that.
by Gwen on Nov 18, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Granger career high is 42
you know, just in case…
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
3 Knicks fans near me going crazy for Galinari
they’re bringing more energy than he is.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A rare 3-ball attempt for Dahntay
let’s keep it that way
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dahntay tweaked an ankle or hip or something
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice, get it to dannyh on the break
Knicks in ABG defense in the half court.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Roy needs the ball somewhere higher than his shins
on the pick n roll.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Danny Granger singing Poker Face during the timeout
makes me want to poke myself in the face.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 8:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha - are you serious?
He loses soooo much credibility.
by Gwen on Nov 18, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
in his defense
it didn’t look like he chose the tune.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 19
getting it done at both ends now.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hanbsbro is nuts
staight up balls to the wall.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lead down to 12
Yeesh, Knicks dno’t have much fight in them. Pacers are just sloppy.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Granger's fifth
he was begging for Roy to get the foul
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whew
Dahntay bailed out by the whistle on that one. Pacers only up 8, needed a break
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hansbro already over his 16 minute limit
checks back into the game.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Interesting lineup at a key time
Granger with foul trouble so, JOB goes, Hibby, Hans,Dahntay, Earl, TJ.
DJ draws a charge.
Pacers up 11 with 8:21 left.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful pass by TJ
led Jones perfectly for an easy two.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice rip by Hansbrough
gets the ball going the other way after stripping David Lee.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
DJones coast to coast
that was actually a good take.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At least someone was guarding Al
Roy picks up the charge though, Knick lead by 1
by Tom Lewis on Nov 18, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ugly end and bad coaching
That was the most pathetic implosion I can remember a basketball team making. Why does OB continue to play Ford with Watson when it has never worked? And why does he not call plays for Granger or Hibbert when they combined for like 40 points in the first half?
"My game’s like the Pythagorean Theorem. It ain’t got no answer." - Shaq
by bleedinblueandgold on Nov 18, 2009 9:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs


















