IC Cold Links: Pacers Celebrate Like It's Their First Win Of The Season
Even though getting a win over the World Series-distracted New York Knicks isn't the same as beating one of the NBA's elite, beating anybody at this point makes everyone happy.
The Indianapolis Star's Mike Wells captured the moment after last night's game where Pacers players demonstrated their excitement for finally nabbing their first win of the season, a 101-89 victory in Madison Square Garden. A.J. Price shouted from the mountaintops that "A victory. It tastes so good," while Danny Granger, who scored a team-high 21 points, added that he was just glad to get it over with.
The Pacers are now 1-3 heading into a big homestand where five of the next six games will be played in Indy. There is also plenty of time for snoozing, practicing and resting as only one game even occurs before next Wednesday. Indiana will play host to the Wizards on Friday, when the fingers will be crossed that acting star and NBA rookie Tyler Hansbrough could make his regular-season debut.
Until then, check out the jump for links to Larry Bird's thoughts on LeBron coming to New York, more reaction to the first Pacers win, and a Friday night tribute to late-Pacers owner Mel Simon.
- Bruno's postgame report names Dahntay Jones the Player of the Game last night. Jones had 19 points, 12 rebounds to nab the first double-double of his career. His aggresiveness set the tone for the Pacers as he passed up two wide-open jumpers for two terrifying, monster dunks that proved to his teammates that they could score quite easily in the paint against the undersized Knicks. Here is also a link to Bruno's live blog.
- AP Story
- Box Score
- Photo Gallery
- Mike Wells uses his Pacers Insider blog to note T.J. Ford and his emergence during the final minutes last night, after spending most of the crunch time in the first three losses on the bench.
- After the local media (Bob Kravitz) wasn't pleased with Danny Granger ducking their questions after Tuesday's loss to the Nuggets, the Pacers' star told reporters on Wednesday that he ducked out because he was "frustrated" by the team's play. Wells reports that it was just the second time that Granger had done the deed in his career.
- John Oehser gives his recap of the Pacers pulling away in the final minutes for a win in NYC. Always Miller Time also offers a perspective on the Pacers first win.
- I missed linking to this before the game yesterday, but here is the game preview, along with an interview, from Eight Points, Nine Seconds.
- The New York Times rightly chose to focus its game recap on the pending arrival of LeBron James to New York on Friday night. The New York Daily News wonders how the Knicks can ever beat the NBA's elite teams if they can't even beat the Pacers. I should feel offended.
- Also from the Daily News, Pacers team president Larry Bird expresses his thoughts on the pending free agency of LeBron James. Bird says he would like to see James stay in Cleveland and finish his career playing for the team that drafted him.
- During the game against the Wiz on Friday, the Pacers announced that there will be a jersey retirement ceremony for late co-owner Mel Simon. The banner will bear Simon's name. The game will also be used to mark the 10th Anniversary of Conseco Fieldhouse. Every fan will receive a commemorative 10th anniversary ticket, a souvenir poster and the opportunity to get autographs from members of the 1999-00 Pacers NBA Finals squad during a pregame auto session. No word yet on which players from the team will be there.
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D. Jones
I’ve loved the acquisition of Dahntay so far. He brings an element of athleticism and passion the Pacers haven’t seen in a while. That dunk in the second half was beautiful. He’s confident, even a little cockey, and he’s constantly trying to inspire teammates. I hope Rush is trying to learn something from the journeyman. Rush has all the physical ability of Dahntay and more, but nothing near the mental makeup nor the aggression/passion. Maybe it was something Dahntay had to acquire since he had to make it the “hard way”, but if I were Rush I’d be taking notes daily. He’s got a great example to follow there.
by Hinrich10 on Nov 5, 2009 2:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
spstevenson
Hey partner, I’ve been a fan of Indy Cornrow blogs and links for about a year now. I rely on this blog for my insider Pacers news…I’ve started noticing a disturbing trend in your blogs. You have recently begun taking alot of cheap shots at the players and organization. It seems sometimes that your more worried about creating a relationship with Wells and Kravits than anytung else. This is a FAN blog. We are fans and while we don’t mind objectional reporting, we want our Pacers blog to reflect this “fanship.” if I want to hear rips on the Pacers, I’ll read NBA fan nation, or similiar websites. I know being a fan is a rollercoaster ride sometimes, but ease up spstevenson. It’s getting to the point where I won’t read the blog unless I see Tom Lewis by it. Go Pacers!!!
by Aarena on Nov 5, 2009 3:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did you create an account just to rip this guy? That’s lame man. I think spstevenson is being more than fair with the Pacers organization. If anything this blog is way to easy on the Pacers organization. I would never accuse spstevenson or Tom of taking cheap shots, that’s my job.
by ThirtyOne on Nov 5, 2009 4:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So by being a fan
That means you need to trumpet every move the franchise makes? No matter how stupid it is?
" Tell me something Steve, How does a guy from Puerto Rico loose a ball in the Sun? "
by aaronb on Nov 5, 2009 4:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fan
You obviously have a much different take on being a fan than me. I think the frustration that we feel when this team is struggling to find its footing should be pointed out and written about and whether that’s through commentary or cheap jokes well it’s bound to happen if you’re team is sucking. You’re right that this is a FAN blog. But what you’re talking about is biased PR baloney. Go to Pacers.com to get that stuff.
by smits4ever on Nov 5, 2009 6:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the thoughts
but I expect spstevenson to call it like he sees it and encourage different view points as much as possible on this site. The more thoughts, observations, cheers, jeers and dissent the better.
by Tom Lewis on Nov 5, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
All you posers
Screw you guys! On and off the bandwagon! I wasn’t talking about Lewis, and titles like “Granger you’ve just been called out” are freaking B.S. So he shows some frustration after a loss. So Fing what? About time someone showed some frustration…and by the way, we played with heart the next game. Maybe he should do it more. Pointing to Kravitz like he’s a hero of his is freaking sad. Kravitz is an asshole, always has been. Go back and read his articles when he was ripping the Colts the year they won the superbowl. The guy is shameless and had always used contraversy to get people to read his crap! My point was I look to “Pacers only” blogs to look for the bright spots. I don’t need (maybe you guys do) any spstevenson or Peter Vecey or Bob Kravitz to point out that we have a young team with many new faces that are trying to find their way and struggling. That’s obvious! Except to you losers I guess. How bout some Fing support, pointing out some positives, ya know, being a real fan. I’ve been a fan since Vern Fleming ran the point, our center was Stepo and our forwards were Williams and Kellog. Don’t lecture me about about being a fan. I remember Reggie being drafted in 87 after IU had just won the NCAA championship. I’ve stood by them through thick and thin, and it sickens me to listen to LOUSY fans like yourselfs. Go jump on the Lakers bandwagon, or LeBrons. We don’t fairweather people like you!!! After a win, I don’t wanna hear we beat the world series distracted knicks. WTF is that? How bout Pacers play with heart and find a way to win! Like I said screw you so called “fans!!!!”
by Aarena on Nov 6, 2009 2:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I always thought SP and Tom are pretty objective - which is what I want in a blog
And stop being a douchebag.
Tom – you can delete this if ‘douchebag’ is not part of the allowed vocabulary.
by Gwen on Nov 6, 2009 4:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Final statement
I don’t objectional reporting, but cheap shots even after a win. Cmon guys, snap out of it. Are the Pacers heading so far in the wrong direction? We had to move the thugs Walsh brought in, and JOs max contract. We did. Were up against the cap. D Jines was a solid pick up, S Jones has potential. We’ve drafted well. It’s just gonna take the new guys some time. In today’s microwave society people want instant results. Basketball chemistry doesn’t work that way. Be realist….as far as the Pacers long term outlook, I think they’ve done a great job of restructuring. They brought guys you can cheer for, they have a solid group of young players, and after the 2011 campaign they have all kinds of cap room to work with. Changing the entire face of your organization is tricky. All I’m asking for is a kittle more fairness and patience. Objectional reporting is one thing, taking cheap shots for the sake of cheap shots is another….and after 25 years of being a diehard fan NOBODY needs to tell me where to go read my Pacers news. SCREW YOU!!!
by Aarena on Nov 6, 2009 2:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thirty one and smits4ever
You guys are jerks, it’s your two comments that got under my skin. It’s ok for spstevensonvto cheap shot all he wants, but when I write a very polite blogs expressing concern over his comments like " Pacers beat world series distracted knicks" and “Granger you’ve just been called out” You guys attack me, call me lame and tell me to get my news elsewhere. Now THATS LAME! I guess me buying Pacers tickets while you two were still crapping your pants, or popping your zits in the mirror at Jr. High School means nothing to you guys. I don’t mind hearing the Pacers layed an egg when they layed an egg. I never said to trumpet everymove they make no matter how stupid…but I would like to hear what they’ve done that’s so stupid since Walh left. Walsh was once a great basketball mind, but he lost hid edge the last 5 years or so….I do take personally that it’s ok for the blog to take shots, but when I offer up constructive critisism it’s “you’re lame” and “go elsewhere” remember the saying if ya can’t take it don’t dish it out. I think that applies right now…go back and read my first blog and explain how I was “ripping” on spstevenson. I simply offered constructive critisism. YOU TWO ARE LAME and NEED TO GO ELSEWHERE!
by Aarena on Nov 6, 2009 3:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Look, if you create an account, make one post basically telling one of the lead writers that they aren’t being fair, well, just expect that I’m gonna call you lame. I can’t help myself.
by ThirtyOne on Nov 6, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gwen
Once again you aren’t reading what I said. I said spstevenson has been taking cheap shots. Spstevenson. If you don’t believe me then what is “pacers beat works series distracted knicks”? It’s a cheap shot. Is anyone suppose to believe the knicks weren’t their best because they were worried about Martinezs fastball? And my first blog was just constructive critisism. A journalist (I’m sorry, blogger) who dishes out critisism should be able to take it without all you pinheads running to his defense. The comments that were directed at me were from “douch bags.” All I said was ease up on the unfounded cheap shots. His blogs have been full of them latley. My god people, relax. I enjoy this blog, it’s just that the start of the season seems to be taking a toll on spstevensons outlook. Read it again, was it that mean of a comment??? The ones directed at me were personal and vindictive. I think spstevenson could handle what I wrote, so stop crying in your corn flakes people. If you take the time to read what I said about the Pacers long term outlook, I guarantee I’m gonna be correct. So read it and remember that you read it from this douchbag first when it happens………Tom, if your readers can’t handle hearing rebuttle to a blog you can erase this so they will stop reaching for their collective tissues.
by Aarena on Nov 6, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How is that a cheap shot? It's call 'tongue in cheek'
A cheap shot is being hit in the groin and insulting your mother. The reply button is your friend. Just because someone criticizes the Pacer’s moves and or players, does not make them less a fan.
Besides – you and I must look at these posts differently because either you’re too sensitive or I’m not sensitive enough.
For the record – we (I) wasn’t ‘rushing’ to anyone’s defense. It’s safe to assume SP wasn’t worried about your or our’s criticisms. I don’t believe we’re all sheep and only our opinions matter. Excuse me while I look around and see if anyone has only said only their opinions matter….OK – I’m back. Nope, didn’t see anything.
Looks to me that a raw nerve being touched is yours.
by Gwen on Nov 6, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I’ve touched a raw nerve with you Pacrr haters. Tom, please erase all my comments so these guys can just live in their own personal negative outlook bubbles, and then they can believe to themselves that their opinions are the only ones out there..As much as you guys hate to hear it…GO PACERS!!!
by Aarena on Nov 6, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

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