Game Thread #56: Indiana Pacers at Dallas Mavericks
by Tom Lewis on Feb 22, 2010 5:30 PM EST
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PrintIndiana Pacers at Dallas Mavericks, Feb 22, 2010 8:30 PM EST
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| 19-36 | 35-21 | |
| February 22, 2010 - 8:30PM EST | ||
| American Airlines Arena | ||
| Radio: 1070 The Fan TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Earl Watson | PG | Jason Kidd |
| Brandon Rush | SG | Caron Butler |
| Danny Granger | SF | Shawn Marion |
| Troy Murphy | PF | Dirk Nowitzki |
| Roy Hibbert | C | Brendan Haywood |
The Indiana Pacers look to complete the Texas Two Step sweep tonight when they visit the Dallas Mavericks.
Danny Granger and T.J. Ford led one of the best offensive games of the season in the Pacers' win at Houston on Saturday night, but since nothing comes easy for the Pacers this season, backing up Saturday's game with another solid offensive effort will be tough for the Pacers tonight. Especially since Danny Granger is tending to a personal matter and isn't with the team in Dallas. Also, T.J. Ford strained his groin finishing off the Rockets and will be a game-time decision.
Meanwhile, the Maverick are looking awfully good following a roster improvement last week before the trade deadline. The team reeks of solid veteran players at every spot with Jason Kidd running things. Then you throw in my favorite veteran sixth man, Jason Terry, bringing it off the bench and this team may not be lethal, but they certainly won't be fun to play in the post-season.
Also, unlike Houston, the new faces have quickly meshed with the team so they're already past the ol' players-trying-to-figure-out-how-to-play-with-each-other phase that most teams have to work through after a big trade.
So with every indication pointing toward a loss for the Pacers, that means they'll probably find something that works and pull off a win. Check out Bruno's Scouting Report.
For a Dallas perspective, check out Mavs Moneyball.
Leave your thoughts and observations in the comments. Also, pop open an extra browser and check out Bruno's Live Blog.
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Ranks are thin tonight huh?
Looks like someone is gonna have to step up.
GLS, do us all a favor and talk some ish about Head before the game tonight, we might need him to go off for 30 again!
Seriously though, this seems like a perfect game for Duns to get back on track, unfortunately I think his knee “jumped the rail” before the season started. Maybe a coming out party for AJ and Roy?
Free AJ!
Feed Roy!
Like your thinking.
I would like to add, someone throw some fireworks under Rush cause he needs to blow up offensively. I’d really like to see Rush take about 12-15 shots tonight, just more than his usual 6-9.
Agreed
It would be nice to see Rush have a good offensive game. He is gonna have his hands full with either Butler or Marion on the defensive end tonight.
So maybe Dahntay starts tonight in the SG position, guarding Butler?
No way D.Jones sees the floor
This guy is in Obie’s doghouse big time. No clue why, but when you’re behind Luther Head on the bench, you did something wrong.
Well, Head's a bum
If he gets extended minutes and takes those dumb transition threes tonight, we’re screwed. I’m serious about it, but he if he has a good game, that’s cool too.
But know who I really hate? Price. If that kid gets off the bench tonight, I’m going to probably turn the game off and bury myself in the snow.
……..
Haha
Really though…this game is going to be hard to win. I don’t expect the Mavs to lull out like the Rockets did. Mavs have matchup problems everywhere. I mean, everywhere. We need Danny to play to the level he has the past couple of nights to at least stay somewhat competitive in this one. We’re going to need offense, but I’m not sure where we’re going to get it consistently outside of Danny, assuming we get it consistently from him tonight.
I’ve got a bad feeling about this one.
Is he really?
I didn’t watch the pregame show tonight, and when i turned it on, they were heading to commercial.
Oh man
I just got a text saying Josh Howard won’t play tonight. I got excited, then I remembered he isn’t a Mav anymore. Crud.
Yup, no Danny for personal reasons
Hopefully nothing to serious.
We’re screwed tonight. Duns gets the start.
I see now it was mentioned at the top
I read it about four times too. I guess I’m a little preoccupied, haha.
JOB didn't think TJ would play either
although TJ is suited and booted and warming up with the team.
I'm glad the Mavs are playing sloppy tonight
We need it. Even though Dirk is going to probably outscore us the rate the Pacers are playing.
Nice
a few years back we used to say Death, Taxes, Creed song on the radio. You could probably substitute for Lady GaGa or Nickleback now…
Or Maroon 5...or Kelly Clarkson...
Heck, I’m getting depressed. We’ll just stick with Lady GaGa and Nickelback.
Finally
Got one to fall. Couldn’t type it fast enough before Dallas scores and Indiana clanks another.
Reply fail?
Oh wait, you’re talking specifically about Hansbrough. I thought you were talking about the clankfest. But I guess you could apply that too.
Roy picks up #3
Never fails. Tom offers deserved praise on a certain aspect, and he struggles in that very area.
But I thought JOB said he showed as much as he could and now he knows what he has
and has no need to show more…
Excuse me while I’m trying to un-confuse myself.
Ugh Earl
My second graders drive me nuts doing that, catching the ball under the rim and then dribbling out and launching a baseline fade away.
Kind of, more like second halves
Last three games, outscored by 36 points in the first half and outscored the opponent by 37 in the second half.
Sometimes!
Unfortunately, this game seems like it is the Mavs to lose. Like the Pacers are just waiting for the Mavs to go on a run and finish the game
I think I'm going to say the Pacers aren't going away
As opposed to the Mavericks not pulling away. It feels like a good positive right now.
Pacers are on the precipice
But they’ve probably fallen off the edge already and I haven’t noticed just yet.
That's what concerns me
Duns has hit some shots, but he’s not taking over. Rush hasn’t even tried to be effective tonight. Head is still Head.
The fact this game isn’t 35 is the only thing giving me hope.
Look at that
A couple of good possessions, and now within 12.
We probably won’t win, but there’s a chance here.
Getting pathetic
is it too much to ask to put the young guys in? It’s obvious the vets are not getting anything done. Where is Roy, Rush, and AJ?
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