Game Thread #15: Indiana Pacers at Golden State Warriors
by Tom Lewis on Nov 30, 2009 7:00 PM EST
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PrintIndiana Pacers at Golden State Warriors, Nov 30, 2009 10:30 PM EST
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| 6-8 | 5-10 | |
| November 30, 2009 - 10:30PM EST | ||
| ORACLE Arena | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: Fox Sports Indiana/NBA TV | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| T.J. Ford | PG | Monta Ellis |
| Brandon Rush | SG | Stephen Curry |
| Danny Granger | SF | Corey Maggette |
| Troy Murphy | PF | Vladimir Radmanovic |
| Roy Hibbert | C | Mikki Moore |
As far as west coast roadies go, the Pacers' trip this week appears pretty benign. No Lakers, Suns, Nuggets or Trailblazers this time around, which means the next trip in March will be brutal. But for now, the trip begins with the Golden State Warriors tonight followed by the Kings, Jazz and finally the Clippers on Saturday night.
With the current state of the Pacers, however, measuring schedule strength is just wasted energy. The margin for error against bad teams and good remains so small that counting Ws and or Ls is futile. Like the health of several players on the roster, the Pacers are day-to-day with the level of energy, effort and production offered up. They are a team in transition working to figure out which playing rotations work best with varied minutes available. I liked Danny Granger's answer, when asked about dealing with this transition time while still trying to win games. Essentially he said, we're pros so these are the situations pros have to deal with and still find a way to win.
Since we last saw the Warriors, they've shipped Stephen Jackson out of town which has unleashed Monta Ellis to let 'er rip at all times. The Dubs remain short-staffed in the front court so keeping Ellis in check while minimizing the perimeter threats like Stephen Curry and Anthony Morrow (just two of a few perimeter threats) will be key components to a winning formula.
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I know this is gonna be a late one for you Hoosiers
But hopefully there will be a few of you here for game time! I’m not making the hour drive for the game tonight, but will be at Wednesday’s game vs the Kings. Looking forward to getting this road trip started on a good note!
No TV?
I could’ve sworn they said their next broadcast was tonight. Not that it really matters, since I’ll probably be in bed by the time this one starts. Early work, though if the Saints/Patriots game is exciting, I might be able to be around here for the early parts of the game anyway. Probably going to have to miss Wednesday’s game too, which is too bad, since I’d like to see Tyreke Evans play.
I'm looking forward to Wednesday
This will be my first Kings game of the year and first Pacers game in a few years. The crowds at Arco seem to be filled with life again, something I hope happens to Conseco in the near future!
Totally
I’m gonna be doing that also! I’m kinda hoping for a Patriot’s meltdown that will leave them struggling for the rest of the year. Is that too much to ask?
I would also
love to see an undefeated Colts team play an undefeated Saints team in the Super Bowl if only to see the looks on the ‘72 Dolphin’s faces.
With Colts 19-0
Saints playing aggressive against the Pats. It’s still a 60 minute game though and if Pats hold Saints to no points in the last 4 minutes of 1st half, Pats get ball back in 3rd qtr.
I don’t like the Patriots, but I kinda wish we had Welker on the Colts, even though he needs to join the Hairclub For Men.
Fattie Wilfork looked like he was injured on sideline
(I’m killing time before Pacer game)
Saints throw to everyone. This is the 1st time I’ve really seen Saints play. They throw to everyone.
Colts are cool and efficient – Saints are kind of wild.
First time watching the Saints for me too
I wondered if they were for real. They certainly look for real in the first half!
Looking at highlights - they've won close games
I mean, St Louis? Teams are allowed duds every now and then.
Don't like the Pats either
but it’s impossible for me to not respect them. They find players for their system and play as a team. Welker would be great on returns, lord knows the Colts need one of those guys!
Saints treating Pats the way Pats did against the Colts in 1st half
I really like Brees. (Shockey, not so much.)
Forgot
I forgot this game was on TV tonight. Now that I’m watching I’m wondering why Roy loses his starting job but Rush gets to keep his.
Earlier in the game
Rush appeared open after a pump fake and dribble to about 18 feet, but dished to TJ in the corner. As he’s passing it, Foster is screaming, SHOOT IT!
Hibbert
needs to stay on his feet with his hands up. As soon as he leaves his feet the refs blow the whistle
in other sports news...Pats getting manhandled on Defense
now we know why Belicheck went for it on 4 and 2 against Indy.
Gee - Foster walked
does Foster actually have basketball moves? I’m not sure I’ve seen him dribble.
He gets the rebounds and putbacks…
8 out of the 20 points this quarter for the Pacers
were not layups. 15 of their 33 in the first were not layups. 30 points off layups, thats crazy
Pacers up 12
Hilarious look on JOB’s face as TJ was trying to explain himself over that last sloppy possession. At least they scored…
Double pump 3
is not the shot to end the 3rd. Ok, now to regroup and get on with the 4th. Lets play some good ball!
I just made the connection that you can watch any game on the internet. First game I have watched all year.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
And I am obviously a curse. Sorry guys, I will try not to do this again.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
by rollonubears on Dec 1, 2009 12:31 AM EST up reply actions
Haha. Yeah...
Everything else the Warriors are throwing up is going in. Pacers need to weather this storm and start scoring some baskets
Ok this is awful
I don’t think I can take much more of this. Hopefully the defense shows up Wednesday. The Kings are a more talented team then the Warriors…
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