Game Thread #16: Indiana Pacers at Sacramento Kings
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 7:00 PM EST
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Indiana Pacers at Sacramento Kings, Dec 2, 2009 10:00 PM EST
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| 6-9 | 8-8 | |
| 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!
by jantz101 on Dec 2, 2009 7:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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??
by FortWayneKarl on Dec 2, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dahntay and Roy are starting tonight
Sounds like Rush isn’t in the regular nine-man rotation tonight either.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just saw that pretty much right after I posted that. ha. Good news!
by ben.renz on Dec 2, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like this kid. He’s really underrated, in my opinion.
by ben.renz on Dec 2, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Gwen on Dec 2, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yay
Roy held position against Thompson and didn’t draw an early foul.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Holy smokes
can’t get the ball to fall. At least the Pacers are getting it inside.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 10:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Granger
Got the eye of the tiger tonight
by spstevenson on Dec 2, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by spstevenson on Dec 2, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They're really going with the gold unis?
I actually liked the pinstripes.
by Gwen on Dec 2, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
two defensive 3 in the keys in a row
Was a staple last year, not so much this year.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 10:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Gwen on Dec 2, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jeez. Evans is really turning this team around. I used to be a Jennings fanboy. Now I’m not sure!
by ben.renz on Dec 2, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hansbrough had a nice steal and flush
Dun had to go with a stiff arm to get a layup off.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 10:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Looked like he knew he didn’t have the lift to go up strong.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, plenty of energy for the Pacers so far
Roy, Tyler, Foster, Granger…everybody came ready to compete.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 10:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Gwen on Dec 2, 2009 10:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No
Looks like he has effectively taken himself out of the playing rotation. Could be a long season for Rush.
by spstevenson on Dec 2, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jones
Sweet mid-range jumper. Love it when that shot is falling for him.
by spstevenson on Dec 2, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Foster with the tip
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen him dribble, but he definitely knows how to tip.
by Gwen on Dec 2, 2009 10:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 10:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hope so.
I’d like to see a more regular rotation.
by Gwen on Dec 2, 2009 10:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHHHHHHHH
Hansbrough chased by Brockman on the break. Of course both ended up on the floor under the hoop.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 9 after DG 3-ball
may be a two though
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 10:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Roy may have just had the worst post-entry pass ever
no harm though
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 10:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love watching him play, but he’s hurting us so I like this.
by ben.renz on Dec 2, 2009 10:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 5
Gotta close out the half strong.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 11:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Gwen on Dec 2, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pacers down 2
starters give up lead built by second unit
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 11:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ugly finish to the half
Pacers down 3.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 11:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Murph 2 points, 3 rebs, TJ 0 pts, 0 asst, 0 reb
both playing at -11 so far.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 11:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by spstevenson on Dec 2, 2009 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pacers down 7
waiting for a second unit energy boost.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 11:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.”
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 11:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nocioni = Pacer killer
just like in Chicago
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 11:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The second unit all have + in playing time
and the 1st unit has – in playing time. That’s interesting.
by Gwen on Dec 2, 2009 11:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
OK, last shot
don’t forget to run the play
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 11:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers down 7 heading into 4th
Need a hero at winning time.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 2, 2009 11:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's almost midnight here.
I hope I wake up to a win. (Please!)
by Gwen on Dec 2, 2009 11:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Murph passing up 3s to get in the lane and draw FTs
better than a clank
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2009 12:08 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2009 12:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
21 offensive boards. 22 defensive boards.
And we’re still losing this bad?
by ben.renz on Dec 3, 2009 12:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Killer OReb for Kings there
after Granger miss.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2009 12:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers lose 110-105
Couldn’t get it done down the stretch.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 3, 2009 12:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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