Game Thread #23: Charlotte Bobcats at Indiana Pacers
by Tom Lewis on Dec 16, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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Charlotte Bobcats at Indiana Pacers, Dec 16, 2009 7:00 PM EST
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| 10-13 | 8-14 | |
| December 16, 2009 - 7:00PM EST | ||
| Conseco Fieldhouse | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Raymond Felton | PG | T.J. Ford |
| Stephen Jackson | SG | Brandon Rush |
| Gerald Wallace | SF | Mike Dunleavy |
| Boris Diaw | PF | Troy Murphy |
| Tyson Chandler | C | Roy Hibbert |
The Indiana Pacers try to add to their win total tonigh when the Charlotte Bobcats pay them a visit at the Fieldhouse. Mike Dunleavy will likely remain in the starting lineup with his 28 minute limit. What will be interesting is to see how Dunleavy is managed in a few days when the Pacers play four games in five days. I can only assume the minutes limit will temporarily go down.
But for tonight, no Dunleavy-related problems have been reported so he must've survived the 33 minute outing in Orlando without any ill effects. Jeff Foster wasn't so lucky. After throwing his body against Dwight Howard for 15 minutes on Monday, Mighty Mike Wells reports that Foster's back needs a bit more time to recover so he will not be available tonight. Double-knots on the shoes, Solo.
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Holiday show at Cornrows, Jr.’s school tonight. keep me posted…
by Tom Lewis on Dec 16, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
C'mon B. Rush!
Let’s stick it to Stephen Jackson!
by FortWayneKarl on Dec 16, 2009 6:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I'm all about a win tonight
Need revenge for that mail-in performance when we went to Charlotte.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 6:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bobcats 1-10
On the road. Can’t find an excuse we should lose tonight.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we can shut down
Mohammed tonight?
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I completely forgot
We made him look like an all-star last game.
Maybe we can just avoid any similarities to the last game. That’s what I want.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ford and Hibby starting
Ford with a TO in the first 5 seconds of offense. AJ sighting tonight please?
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Roy
Driving the lane like he’s 6’2".
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Duns
His minutes may not be a problem tonight. Already picked up a couple of quick fouls.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
But is staying in the game
And thank goodness for his silky smooth stroke.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Quick start for the Pacers
12-5 lead early. 12+5=17. There are seventeen people in attendance tonight, it appears.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kings
trying to remedy their attendance problem tonight with $1 beer until halftime. Needless to say, I’m staying at home tonight for that one.
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Heard about that
Seems like a really bad idea…good call staying out of that mess.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know which idea is worse
$1 beer, or ESPN showing Kings vs. Wizards in December
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pacers 7-7 from the field
Offense is really coming alive thanks to Dunleavy.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GREAT fast break by Murph
Pacers cruising here early, up 21-7.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can't believe we're getting this
From the starters. Very surprised.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bobcats
Don’t appear interested in moving around on defense.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Roy got himself a pair of fouls
Shame, he was moving really well. Solo in.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Drives me crazy
he gets into good position every time, but then jumps. He is not going to block every shot, just try to alter it with your hands up
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wish
I lived closer than an hour to Indy. I’d love to get to more games, Conseco could definitely use it.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that lead didn't last too long
Pacers up 6
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 7:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rush
What’s with this dude’s free throws?
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don't think he gets to the line enough
to get into a rhythm
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rhythm or not
He’s a two guard who’s shooting under .500 from the line. That’s inexcusable to me.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe
He’s 13-27. Ben Wallace shoots better than that nowadays, doesn’t he?
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 24-20
Bobcats playing good ball. They’re getting aggressive on defense and that’s confusing the Pacers.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don't think I like this lineup
Watson Jones and T-Brough are our only “scorers”
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 7:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hansbrough needs to dunk that
No nancy layups, just grab that and throw it down, erase the doubt of it being missed.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice graphic
9-9 to start
1-8 since.
Knew they’d come back to earth, but to CRASH back down? Bleh…
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Not a bad quarter. Tale of two quarters in one, but still an overall performance I’m pleased with. Need to not get flustered by Charlotte’s defense, move around, and not throw up obvious bricks, but still in good shape.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bucks in town on Monday
Excited to see Jennings play. And lament that the Bucks took him three spots too high…
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Saw a bit of him the other night
Never seen him play before, didn’t know what to expect. He has some explosiveness and can shoot the ball
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice full court pass too
the kid can play, looking forward to seeing more of him in the future
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Watson stuck way up the floor, everyone just gawks
Hate the standing. Way too much standing.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Some of that falls on Watson too though right?
I mean why would they cut when he is just dribbling the ball 37 feet from the basket…
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone's to blame
Watson for finding himself at the half court line and the rest of the guys for just standing in position waiting on him to get out of his situation.
Eh, I’m just going to be pessimistic about it.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There we go Hansbrough
Getting back to drawing fouls.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If he can get some buckets to fall
he will make an impact tonight
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For real
Love the hustle, but he’s just not getting it to fall tonight.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey...
At least they’re getting offensive rebounds…
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There we go Murph
Price gets some good minutes, but struggles a bit shooting the ball
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Duns with three fouls
Good from a minutes standpoint, but he keeps getting fouls, we can’t have him when we might need him at the end.
Though team’s doing well keeping it hovering around ten.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
14 assists on 17 FGs
Goood stat. Like to see the assists. Good sign of pretty solid movement.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good ball movement
would have loved to see Rush drain that 3
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And team is up
It helps to have a PG play like a PG.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ford is much better when he comes down looking for the open
rather than lookinng for the shot.
by IndyDan on Dec 16, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Another assist for Ford
On a big triple from Murph.
by goodlucksaturday on Dec 16, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Still keeping that lead at 10
56-46 at halftime
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That might have been the longest 2nd quarter EVER!
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TJ's back
i really think watson and jones suck
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good start to the 2nd half by Murph
Boom Baby!
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Duns and Murph heating up
Pacers 9-15 from 3 land
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ford to Hibbert
is looking good this game! 12 assists for TJ
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 8:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
damn roy
why is he trying to block everything cmon control your fouls dude
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ford finally
playing up to his potential
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great pass by Hibby
to bring the lead back to 15
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
whats wrong with hibbert
he’s reaching for everything… he’s going against chandler….
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He is obviously still learning
Hopefully he clears some of that up soon
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
very very frustating..
damn can’t he learn from murph
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He seems like a smart player
I imagine he knows what he is doing wrong, it’s just a matter of training his body to not do those things!
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Felton and Price
look like they could be long lost brothers
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 8:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i agree
they look alike about 90%
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just about caught up, but WOW
What’s with all of the made shots and assists. Holy smokes!
by Tom Lewis on Dec 16, 2009 8:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
very very
pleasant to watch. hope everyone plays like this when danny comes back
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did lil' cornrows
have a lead part tonight?
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nope, just singing
although I think he was lip syncin’
by Tom Lewis on Dec 16, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
we are really playing ball right now
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 8:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh no
we are going back to our old habits again….
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
im praying right now
that we don’t blow this big lead again
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Im really liking
Brandon Rush he has good defense now only if the offense starts clocking
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 8:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Monster Murph
like his defense or not
i love his spot up 3’s 5/5
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Finaly caught up, good thing that Wallace 3 fell out.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 16, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice
take advantage of the mismatch. Murph won’t miss that tonight.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 16, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Goin to my girl's house as soon as UPS shows up
This might be the first time I want Brown to be late…
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ooo, Watson
early shot and an airball. Not good.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 16, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
why is Ford still
sitting in the bench?
i really think watson sucks
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just when you thought Pacers were ready to close it out
Steal and break away foul, and 5-0 run for Charlotte. Crap.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 16, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
down 7
cmon bring in dunleavy and ford
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
can we officialy say
TJ ford is back?
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i think its JOB's fault
for subbing in Dunleavy and Ford late…. really
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
FYI
Dunleavy is on a minutes limit.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 16, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but
that there was like 8 minutes left
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
omg
omg cmon RUsh hit a three
not an airball this time
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Huge play by TJ to track down that loose ball.
use some clock
by Tom Lewis on Dec 16, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hasnbro with a pair of big free throws
by Tom Lewis on Dec 16, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was the same foul that Murph got called for a flagrant against the Howard
by IndyDan on Dec 16, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And one TJ
could be a fitting dagger there
by Tom Lewis on Dec 16, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
dagger
if ford can just put his TO’s down 6 still hurts
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Up 8 should be enough
right? right? right? anyone?
by Tom Lewis on Dec 16, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i hope more than enough
just play smart i hope
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just wondering all the
Tyler haters went.
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
RUSH
RUSH RUSH RUSH Not an Airball this time HOPE THIS COUNTS COUNT COUNTS COUNTS
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lead down to 3 with 40 seconds left
yikes
by Tom Lewis on Dec 16, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whew
Charlotte looked more disoriented than we usually do.
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
dahntay
just missed a crucial FT hope he makes one
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
OK he just missed both
Jones is way overrated
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And too close for comfort
But as they say… a win is a win!
by jantz101 on Dec 16, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that actually went in
good thing time was gone
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lets go 3 straight
memphis is definitely winnable
by Granger4MVP on Dec 16, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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