Game Thread #13: Los Angeles Clippers at Indiana Pacers
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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Los Angeles Clippers at Indiana Pacers, Nov 25, 2009 7:00 PM EST
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| 6-9 | 5-7 | |
| Novermber 25, 2009 - 7:00PM EST | ||
| Conseco Fieldhouse | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Baron Davis | PG | T.J. Ford |
| Rasual Butler | SG | Brandon Rush |
| Al Thornton | SF | Danny Granger |
| Marcus Camby | PF | Troy Murphy |
| Chris Kaman | C | Roy Hibbert |
The Indiana Pacers host Eric Gordon and the Los Angeles Clippers at Conseco Fieldhouse tonight, desperately seeking a win to halt an ugly four-game losing streak. EJ has missed the last eight games for the Clippers while resting the always wince-worthy strained groin, but he's hoping to return to the court while he's back home again in Indiana tonight.
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Better start
Better finish
Better defense
Better win…or else.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 5:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
T.J. and D.Jones
Hosted Thanksgiving dinner at Conseco. Work on that chemistry, guys!
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 6:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Granger out with a sprained MCL
How serious not yet known.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 6:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Docs are checking it out
but he had a similar issue this summer. As long as it is a Grade 1 strain, shouldn’t be a big deal.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
It didn’t look to be an issue last night
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It seems weird
That there isn’t really any timetable. Resting him seems plausible. Maybe something minor flared up in his knee, dunno. Hope it’s nothing serious. I’m sure they’d talk about it a bit more if it were.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Unless JOB
comes from the school of Bilichek
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't sound like a whole lot
Really to say about Danny. Team seemed to pick it up without him last year, hope that can be the case tonight.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully
we can watch 2 second halves tonight, instead of one second half last night
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 7:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Man
I love the talent the Clips have. I hope we don’t get to see the full extent of that talent from Thornton and Gordon and Jordan.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sloppy start
No sense in Roy standing, holding the ball, not making any action for a good five or six seconds.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Man
League pass has the clippers broadcast. Kinda disappointed in that…
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think
I’ll try and watch Murph on the defensive end tonight, see if I can’t use something to pull him out of this pile of Tim Jennings hatred.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I mean
Clearly, this team is showing nothing else worth watching, especially on the offensive end.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rush
has two good drives to the bucket, but can’t finish
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Baron
Seems interested tonight. Glad we got him with a couple of quick fouls. Could be problematic if he’s on the floor too long.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good defensive effort
Bad shot forced up by the Clips.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
12-7 with about 4:30 left
What is this, a Big Ten game?
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lame foul
Pacers playing pretty solid D here in the first. Shame the offense is stagnant.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Brandon for 3
Good thing the Clippers offense is terrible too
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well
We’re seeing the second unit led by Rush, and it’s not exactly pretty. More reason for me as to why he should start if he’s not going to control the offensive end of the floor when playing with the second unit.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kaman has taken 8 shots already
If he leads the team in shots tonight, we will have a good chance to win!
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 7:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Although 12 points in a quarter ain't beating anybody
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not even on pace for 50
Danny Granger must be rolling around in his grave.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Unnecessary extra pass by Watson
Terrible shot he had, but the extra pass was forced.
Ugly first half. Did I hear that right? 4-23!? Jeez.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh man...
17% shooting. That’s about the percentage I shoot.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice tip Murph
Need a little hustle out there!
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ricky Davis
might be one of my least favorite players
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Head
Getting us some much needed offense.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Down 3
after all this offensive garbage
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There can't
Be more than three teams we could play this poorly against offensively and still be in it.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotten us the last six?
Pretty glad to see his hustle.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Big Roy
with some good looks, but has yet to get one to fall
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Roy with the putback!!
Wait…wrong basket.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Clank city
can’t believe Pacers survived that first quarter. Luther doing his part to fill Granger’s scoring void.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Still haven't gotten through it
Everyone’s still out there laying bricks.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Someone's gonna go on a run
Why do I get the feeling it’s not the Pacers?
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As long as the defense remians solid
I’m not too worried. But the second they lapse a trip or two on defense, the Pacers could be in real trouble.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, nice rebound by Rush
SMH when he does that kind of thing out of the blue. Where does it hide?
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good lord. 27-25 with 4:15 left in the HALF
This really is a Big Ten game.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Boom baby!
Rush with a hat trick of triples.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dumb pass by T.J.
Really really dumb pass by T.J. Like seriously, dude? Now D.Jones gets his third foul because of that stupid pass.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That ish
makes me want to see AJ out there
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For good measure
Blows a good layup by just throwing it off the backboard. Ugh.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Digging Danny's blazer
Sharp, but refined like a private eye. Hopefully he can crack the Case of the Missing Offense.
Oh wait, we already know where it went.
Good shot, Murph!
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
McBobs sighting
Bring us the energy!
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Luther continues to play well
nice set up for Roy. Take not TJ.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great play there!
Head pulls up, great dish to Roy, and now on the verge of a three point play!
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yikes
Roy, Dahntay and Rush all with three fouls now.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was a really foolish foul for Roy
There was no need to do that. Kamen’s not been playing well, and he didn’t even have the ball. Can only shake my head in displeasure.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
With all the talent the Clippers have
How does Kaman get away with 13 shots in the first half?
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He's actually
One of their bigger weapons this season, for whatever inexplicable reason you can find for it, haha.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
On a positive note: TJ set up a teammate for an open look
unfortunately it was Foster who was unable to draw iron.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
the best shot we can get is a 17 footer for Foster at the buzzer? Really?
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At least
This could be a LOT worse than it is. I don’t know where we can find the offensive intensity we need, but what’s up with Head just disappearing from the offense? Set up Roy a couple of times, but if he’s on, we need to ride that momentum.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Head stepped up in the first half. We need someone to take over the game in the second. I vote for D Jones or Rush
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Assuming they don't foul out anyway
Rush has been hitting shots outside, which in a low scoring game like this, are really important.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
True with the fouling
If Rush’s outside game is working and Jones can get some strong drives to the basket, the second half should be better then the first
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
third 34-point half at Conseco Fieldhouse
and second in a row. Guess that means they’ll score 60+ in the second half. right?
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Further proof besides watching Pacers games that I am a glutton for punishment
I am working a promotion at a mall in San Fran over Black Friday. I start tomorrow at 11pm and work until 4pm on Friday. This should be a crazy 17 hrs! Before you ask, it pays really well, thats the reason I said yes…
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yikes
Best of luck with it. Hopefully you can make it out well enough to be ready for more punishment for Friday’s game.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I will give the game a chance
But will probably be struggling to keep my eyes open! Should be interesting!
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
22-10
Clips owning points in the paint.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bruno reports
MRI of Granger’s knee confirms a sprain. He’s day-to-day. No idea was grade the sprain is, though.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no tear though, so it shouldn't be a long-term issue
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good to hear
Thanks for the update, Tom, and Bruno!
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hoping it wasn't serious
sounds like it won’t be
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Weird play
Just sat on the floor for a while, seems to have a shoulder injury?
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Camby has 16 boards including 5 ORebs.
making a difference.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Alright guys
heading out for dinner. I’ll be rootin them on! Here’s hoping the second half is better then the first!
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Big play by Head
Getting the fourth on Baron. Getting him out is going to be very important to get us back into this one.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Things starting to go Indy's way
Foster stepping up to the line.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dahntay forces the issue
chance to cut it to one…and he does.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 8:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey
Danny changed his blazer! I liked the other one…
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
Never a good sign if Camby is drilling three pointers…
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Camy is killin' the Pacers
Now a 3-ball? 15 points and 20 rebs, too.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
One of the most underrated faces
From that extremely deep ’96 draft.
This guy always seems to come through with the big shot or big rebound or big play somewhere.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice give n go for a DJones flush
pacers up 2
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Feels like the momentum is all in Indiana's favor
Need to keep an eye on Gordon here, don’t need him to get going.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Monster block by D.Jones!
Great court to court by T.J.!
Pacers up four.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Replay confirms it
Lamest beef ever.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Baron going to kill us singlehandedly
What the deuce. Fix this.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 3 with 5:28 left
Intensity has picked up since the silliness between TJ and Baron.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Baron hamming it up
LA doing him a lot of good in the acting dept.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That a baby Murph
draws an offensive foul on Kaman.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Boom baby!!
Murph puts ’em up 6!
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no no no, great shot Dahntay
’nother 3-ball
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Boom babbyyy!!
Ford makes a really good play getting that one to D.Jones.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
All right!
T.J. stepping up here late.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
From Bruno's courtside seat:
T.J. appears upset with Rush over a broken play but as players head to the huddle during a timeout, Jones steps in between them, puts his arms around both and mediates nicely. Good leadership in a tight situation But Pacers will have four in the clock and a 79-72 lead when they come back with 2:58 left. Wednesday November 25, 2009 9:14 Bruno
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice
Murph saved a possession, then Foster saved it. keep the clock running.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, what a great possession this is
Cash it in, Brandon.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rush draws foul on possession
but misses both FTs
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did Brandon
Really miss both FTs? C’mon, ice it.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
TJ sets up Murph for the 3-ball. Pacers up 9
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
74 in one half last night
73 all night tonight.
Thank YOU, LA Clippers!
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers just had a lethal defensive possession
as Clips were trying to get an open look.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 25, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Clips played poorly offensively
But I want to give some credit to the defense. This team is a pretty solid defensive team when they want to be.
Still haven’t played one game within seven points this year.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Luther Head
Player of the game. He kept this team alive in the first half. Who knows what could’ve happened without his contributions.
by goodlucksaturday on Nov 25, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'll take partial credit for this one
Took one for the team and stopped watching. Looks like thats all the Pacers needed to score some points! Glad the defense stepped up because the offense wasn’t there tonight. Good win!
by jantz101 on Nov 25, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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