Game Thread #16: Indiana Pacers at Sacramento Kings
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 7:00 PM EST
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PrintIndiana Pacers at Sacramento Kings, Dec 2, 2009 10:00 PM EST
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| December 2, 2009 - 10:00PM EST | ||
| ARCO Arena | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| T.J. Ford | PG | Tyreke Evans |
| Dahntay Jones | SG | Donte Green |
| Danny Granger | SF | Andres Nocioni |
| Troy Murphy | PF | Jason Thompson |
| Roy Hibbert | C | Spencer Hawes |
The Indiana Pacers roll into Sacramento desperate for a win against the Kings. In the recent past, the Kings may have been just what the Pacers needed, but not any more. With plenty of young talent, the 8-8 Kings are playing solid basketball under first-year coach, Paul Westphal.
The Pacers are going to have to get down and dirty and take care of all of the little things to secure a win tonight. In other words, same ol' same ol'. If you need a little perspective amidst the rash of losses lately, Bruno is preaching patience.
For a Sacramento perspective, check out Sactown Royalty and Cowbell Kingdom.
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Excited for my first Pacers game in some time
I seem to be out of town or am busy every time the Pacers have come to town. I will be rootin the boys on and spending $7 a beer at Arco tonight. My wallet isn’t that fat, so I’m hoping the team that played Monday doesn’t show up tonight! Lets go Pacers! Get this west coast stretch movin in the right direction!
What the H*ll???
Why is Rush still starting? Why not play Foster at PF instead of out of position? Why glue Hibbert to the bench? Is not one D. Jones worth ten (or more) B. Rush’s? Can Murphy even spell DEFENSE? Is Larry Bird man enough to admit he’s made a mistake with JOB? Why the F*CK is Grainger jacking up 3’s at a faster rate than anyone in the history of the game?? Does anyone in the Pacers organization even read IndyCornRows.com to see what real fans think??
Dahntay and Roy are starting tonight
Sounds like Rush isn’t in the regular nine-man rotation tonight either.
Like I asked earlier...
I thought JOB was going to keep the lineup from the winning streak even when the hurt guys were back in the lineup. What changed? I was out of town and didn’t keep track of the team for over a week.
Headband
That was a bad idea from the start. Almost as bad an idea as wearing the gold jerseys for an entire Western road swing. Nothing like jinxing the trip before they even start it.
Roy looks more aggressive since he's starting tonight
Nice to see. I know he’s prone to fouls, but I think he’s better off starting.
Man, plenty of energy for the Pacers so far
Roy, Tyler, Foster, Granger…everybody came ready to compete.
They would have to be ticked from the Golden State game
Has Rush played at all? I haven’t been able to follow all the way through.
Jeff Foster with the tip
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen him dribble, but he definitely knows how to tip.
I know they're playing pretty well
but this playing rotation seems much more settled than in past games. I could see guys getting used to these roles.
AHHHHHHHHHHH
Hansbrough chased by Brockman on the break. Of course both ended up on the floor under the hoop.
Murphs white shoes and black socks combo isn't working for him
maybe he should pull his shorts above his gut.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 11:03 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
The contrast is blinding
Has Murphy looked out of sorts whenever he’s played this year? Is it just me?
That’s not going to get it done. Murph has seemed gun shy ever since coming back. As for T.J., it’s just another one of those games.
Love Special K
With Jones holding the ball and then making the bucket. “See, that ball’s been parked too long. But we’ll take it.”
The second unit all have + in playing time
and the 1st unit has – in playing time. That’s interesting.
Pacers down 8
Had it to 5 with the ball, just can’t get over the hump. Hawes hittin threes while Danny missing in the post/Murph and Rush front rimming threes.
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