Summer League Open Thread #4: Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 6:42 AM EDT
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The summer Pacers are back in action tonight at 7:00PM when they take on the practice-jersey Boston Celtics. Here's a closer look at the summer C's. I was really looking forward to watching Lester Hudson but he broke a finger and left Orlando.
Should be interesting to see if the young Pacers group can keep their nose to the grindstone for a fourth consecutive night. Dante & Galante will be calling the action yuckin' it up so tune in at Pacers.com or Magic's summer league site and drop in some comments for those who can't.
After the jump, some links of interest including some great local interviews:
- Report: Denver's Jones to sign with Pacers
Bruno's Caught in the Web has a little more on Dahntay Jones, points out that the team is close to signing Josh McRoberts and still talking with Jarrett Jack along with more good work from Jim O'Brien. - A playful Roy Hibbert chatted with JMV (audio) after yesterday's game. Could this guy be any easier to root for?
- Assistant coach Dan Burke talks with Kravitz & Eddie (audio) about the progress of some young players down in Orlando.
- Chad Ford on Kravitz & Eddie (audio) with an interesting discussion about free agency, the draft and the Pacers' efforts to turn things around.
- PACERS: Price steps forward as Pacers stop Jazz
David Benner reports from Orlando on A.J. Price stepping up in yesterday's game. - Larry Bird Pacing Indiana's Rebuilding -- NBA FanHouse
Tim Povtak talks to Larry Bird about how he's rebuilding the Pacers for future success. - The Silver Lining of the Salary Cap Cloud - TrueHoop
Henry Abbott digs into the NBA's salary cap reduction and how team's like the Pacers may find some relief. - Union upset with NBA's salary cap warning to teams
About those benefits tied to the salary cap reduction for teams like the Pacers, well, the players' association isn't so happy. - Sports Illustrated profiles Jonathan Bender in this week's issue for a Where are they now? feature.
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AJ Price
Could be the steal of the draft. Love hearing that! He has looked pretty solid so far.
I enjoyed the article on Bender. I will always root for that guy, sounds like his plate is full. Good for him, hopefully one of those ideas sticks!
by jantz101 on Jul 9, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Hopefully he succeeds. Didn’t succeed on the court but that mostly had to do with things out of his control.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pumped to read some comments on the pacers summer league game tonight!
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
by cfizzle on Jul 9, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd game in OT
late tip tonight. D&G are already a bit past loopy.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One draw back about Dante and Galante announcing all day is that they come up with inside jokes earlier in the day and you are confused if you miss it.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And, as much as I love them, there is absolutely NO WAY I am forcing myself to watch over 5 hours of Summer league basketball.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Four in a row would be great!
Especially against the Celtics tonight!
by jantz101 on Jul 9, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
captain flitzy with a little local love today
I was on local station XL950 with Derek Schultz (aka Anthony Mason’s Haircut) this afternoon and Schultzy referenced cap’s comment with the Rounders reference to having the table set and needing the steak. Like an idiot I didn’t actually mention captain flitzy. Pretty cool, though.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice to hear the commenters getting some love
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/Under
Hibbert and Hansbrough combined points: 45
I’ll take the over…they looked pumped!
by spstevenson on Jul 9, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And we're live
as Hansbrough knocks down a baseline jumper. Ahhh…
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He is soooo good at getting fouled. It is ridiculous.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Hansbrough
have the green light to launch wide open 3-pointers?
by spstevenson on Jul 9, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess he should enjoy it while he has it
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
won't happen during the season
…i think
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by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you are wide open, no complaints.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like the Hungry Hungry Hibbert nickname
Bit of a mouthful, but it’s pretty funny.
by goodlucksaturday on Jul 9, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure Dante can just say Hibbert anymore.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I presume you guys have seen this before, but still awesome
Have you ever seen a group of people ever go more berserk than the crowd there? And I don’t blame them.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's great
I wonder how bad John, Jr. chewed out that Hoya for passing it back to Hibbert in that situation?
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need to get some Indy Cornrows love from Dante and Galante
by spstevenson on Jul 9, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know, I have been waiting for it.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Done.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Brandon still not out there?
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
by cfizzle on Jul 9, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah
I forgot about BRush. Normally I wouldn’t be concerned except for the fact that Dunleavy had “knee pain” last summer too.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well brandon had some knee issue his soph year of college, and ACL surgery his soph summer
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by cfizzle on Jul 9, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hansbrough
Hasn’t seen a shot he didn’t like all night. Working hard though. Like to see it.
by goodlucksaturday on Jul 9, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHOA T'd upd the C's bench
That ref just snapped.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dante and Galante will forever love Josh McBob after this Summer league…I have to admit, I’ve become a bigger fan as well just by listening them talk about him
by spstevenson on Jul 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah i definitely like McBob more b/c of their love for him
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Step back 3 from Vander Meer
Yep, summer league.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Van Dermeer, FOR THREE!!!!
Annnnnnnd he misses.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, for those not watching
Vander Meer clanked it…
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you really need to clear that up? Was anyone unsure about the result?
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
“Dante and Galante equal Laverne and Sherley on HGH. That…is……accurate”
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Vander Meer FADE AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeaaaaaah, no…
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“First basket of his life, Will Blaylock”
So true.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rec’d
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vander Meer LAYUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice give and go from blaylock and hansbrough
especially the hansbrough pass
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by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW. What a shot by Hans.
Steal by Vander Meer!!!
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ugly shot from hansbrough
looked like one of those ACC shots that no one thinks will work in the NBA
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes! Shout-out!
That is my e-mail!
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I offered them a free agent deal to announce the basketball games at my high school. Here it is:
I am going to be a high school sophomore next year. The basketball team at my school is very good, getting 3rd place in the state of California for their division last year (a cinderella season). I want broadcasters. I am going to get you two to come here. I don’t know what your asking price is, but here is where I am starting negotiations:
4 dollars a day (2 each)
You get to sleep on my futon
Meals are provided
You get a collection of old ESPN the magazines
You can play NBA 2k9 on my Xbox 360 when I am at school.
For a signing bonus:
I will take you two out to a fancy dinner at T.G.I. Friday’s
I will show you my collection of many leather bound books
A pair of matching Spiderman pajamas for you guys to wear when you are sleeping together on my futon
Plus $10
Incentives:
A nickel for every time you make me lol when you are on air (this will end up being tens and tens of dollars)
I am proposing that contract over 3 years. We can renegotiate depending on what college I go to.
I have acquired your rights from the Magic in return for a top-ten first round pick from the Warriors.
Please don’t tell the Warriors about it. Actually, who am I kidding, the Warriors would make a trade like that.
Please mention me on air and tell me what additional conditions you would like in your contract. I will send you another e-mail as follow up.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
they don’t want to read the whole thing?
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they sound mildly interested
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
d and g just gave cornrows a shout out
talking about some deal Cornrows has offered them ????
by Man of Pace on Jul 9, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A deal I offered them. Not from Cornrows.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pth
Missed it to throw egg rolls in the microwave. What a wash. What’d they say?
by goodlucksaturday on Jul 9, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Celtics gonna work on setting screens tomorrow in practice!
by jantz101 on Jul 9, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was funny
nice job getting all that on the air
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
McBob on the Bachelorette! Priceless.
I’d watch that,
by indy62 on Jul 9, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He may get his number retired after this summer league performance
and for nothing done on the court.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McBob is growing into legendary status with these broadcasts
by spstevenson on Jul 9, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lofton is shootin’ it like he’s in Knoxville.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm a big fan of his
i remember reading a long story about his fight with cancer and he really sounds like a great person. Even when he was playing worse and starting to struggle, he didn’t tell anyone and took full responsibility for his poor play. no excuses. and he can hit 3’s
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a sucker for the 3-ball
Love seeing a guy catch fire.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you love the 3-ball, check out these stats
I went to his wiki page to see what he’s been up to. Apparently he spent last year in Turkey after playing for Denver’s summer league team. he had a game with 47 points (13/20 from 3) and 61 (17 for 22). That’s outrageous. 17 for 22 from 3 point land in a game? Seriously??
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is one of those guys who can just explode in stretches.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HUNGRY HUNGRY HIBBERT!!!!
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like
I’m watching Back to the Future tonight
by spstevenson on Jul 9, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Half: C's up 43-41
5 threes from Lofton doing the damage.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bleh. bad pass.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and were back
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i can't say it enough
i really enjoy listening to these guys. i had forgotten about them from last year but they’re really a good time
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that anthony smith moment was great
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
This is a lot of fun. Actually, this is the first time I’ve actually listened to them, and I’m having a lot of fun. I’m only marginally paying attention to this game because of them.
by goodlucksaturday on Jul 9, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good hustle by Tyler on his missed shot to get a layup
by jantz101 on Jul 9, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hungry, hungry hook shot
Hmm, I think I’ll just start sticking hungry, hungry in frong of everything I say.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hibbert hits the floor! Good hustle big guy!
by jantz101 on Jul 9, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hungry Hungry Hustle!
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hibbert dives to the floor
impressive effort for summer league
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by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Larry showed emotion?
Great job, Roy! You earned it.
by goodlucksaturday on Jul 9, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
geeze
they’re really getting on larry for the belly. does the rotisserie chicken joke come from anywhere?
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by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i laughed yesterday when they asked Patrick Ewing about it and he wouldn’t comment because of his own weight issues
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by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They said he reeked of cigs the other day too. Rippin on his “conditioning”
by jantz101 on Jul 9, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hansbrough just thought he was playing volleyball right there.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that looked real good
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by psvirsky on Jul 9, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice putback
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One of Vander Meer’s better shots.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
VANDER MEER WITH THE REJECTION.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure batting .278 from your 4th OF is just fine if you’re paying a guy near the league minimum (talking about Rocco Baldelli). D & G are sloshed I suspect, haha.
by Liffick on Jul 9, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can’t even handle saying “Bangkok” without laughing….
by Liffick on Jul 9, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would probably be one of the A’s best batters… FML.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Trey Johnson and Anthony Smith could meld into one player they’d be a keeper.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that Price with the great fake and interior pass to Hibbert?
by jantz101 on Jul 9, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AJ
AJ needs to start looking to drive more, I know OB wants him to distribute, but in college he could slice up the D
by Big Ed's Pickup Truck on Jul 9, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Roy Hibbert needs to hide his face.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was the craziest play in Summer League history.
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Roaaaaarrrrr!!!!
Leo shuts ’em up. Not very pretty.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What are they referring to when they said they are being Mo’d?
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great play there
By Hansbrough to Price.
by goodlucksaturday on Jul 9, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice steal
I thought Hansbrough was going behind the back on the break. His cyborg fundamentals wouldn’t allow it.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It did look behind the back
I was looking for the ball and then Price has it underneath. Pretty sharp play.
by goodlucksaturday on Jul 9, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tied at 78, 3:49 left in game
just for you kooky
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trash the Saint more
Terrible movie.
by goodlucksaturday on Jul 9, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that you?
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
^^
thanks…grrr i can barely see. i can just hear heckle & jeckle
by kookygoddess on Jul 9, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ooo, they’re much more tolerable when you can watch the game.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terrible play by Lofton
May be one of the reason he’s not signed making poor decisions like that.
by goodlucksaturday on Jul 9, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oy
Roy needed another rebound. Fazekas has one FT to tie the game.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Miss!
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by rollonubears on Jul 9, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeyy
i can’t wait to get hooooome… wait, who missed?
by kookygoddess on Jul 9, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They were saying
He was really far from Larry, but he was only two seats from him. Inching closer as the game went on?
by goodlucksaturday on Jul 9, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“I owe you a debt of gratitude I will never be able to repay!”
by jantz101 on Jul 9, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pacers win!
4-0. WIsh this counted!
by goodlucksaturday on Jul 9, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pacers win 91-88
Fazekas is MVP for missing 2 FTs and the potential game-tying 3-ball.
by Tom Lewis on Jul 9, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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