Game Thread #52: Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 5:00 PM EST
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Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers, Feb 9, 2010 7:00 PM EST
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| 24-25 | 18-33 | |
| February 9, 2010 - 7:00PM EST | ||
| Conseco Fieldhouse | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Derrick Rose | PG | Earl Watson |
| Kirk Hinrich | SG | Brandon Rush |
| Luol Deng | SF | Danny Granger |
| Taj Gibson | PF | Troy Murphy |
| Brad Miller | C | Roy Hibbert |
The Indiana Pacers complete their pre-All-Star break schedule tonight when they host the Chicago Bulls. This will be the first of three games between the two teams over the next 19 days. The Bulls are expected to be without Joakim Noah but do expect to have Luol Deng in the lineup and Tyrus Thomas available to play.
Thomas is at odds with the organization and was suspended one game for expressing his dissatisfaction, so his return tonight ought to bring a little edge to the Bulls and at least provide them with an energy boost. The Pacers will need to match that energy level which may be a struggle since they're 48 minutes from vacation.
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PG Situation
Haven’t heard anything new so I’m looking forward to see who Obie benches.
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by RedHopeful on Feb 9, 2010 6:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see TJ
get some more burn before the trade deadline.
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 6:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
JOB going with vets at PG
Earl and then TJ. Bummer.
Claims they wanted to see what they have in AJ and now they know they have something good so he’s going with the vets over the rookie.
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 7:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Im actually not too upset with that
If TJ is playing well, he should play. AJ will get his time soon. If the old TJ rears it’s ugly head however…
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rush should have some good post up opportunities
Lets see if he is active early
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I turn the game on
And I see nothing but dread happening. Great execution, fellas.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice three, Murph!
Wait…he’s not a Cav yet?
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers aren't playing great
But can’t look a gift horse in the mouth when this team jumps out to an early lead.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hibby had a deft passing touch
however there is nothing deft about his ability to lead the fastbreak
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That lead shrunk quickly...
Six Oh run.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers up 16-13
Rose with a strong take followed by a Granger 3
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Watson tried to pull a Derrick Rose on that court to court drive
But he’s clearly no Derrick Rose…
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
thought the same thing ha ha
Looked great until the key part…the finish.
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is there a record kept
for most defensive 3 second calls in a season? Hibby has to be getting close to that
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 7:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rose
First Bull All-Star since Jordan? That’s a piece of trivia you would’ve stumped me on.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Solo
Getting minutes again it seems.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Been really busy, and I was in the Colts zone
I was here for the Lakers game. I kept wanting to slug Lamar Odom and Sasha Vujalic or whatever his name is…:)
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tom, your feature on the Pacers time line was excellent
and utterly depressing.
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Luther Head?
Thought he was out for the year, ha.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Are we going to trade Murphy?
I sorta hope we do…
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 7:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He's already in Cleveland in my mind.
This is his spirit on the floor.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Watson
Doing those Rose drives better as of late.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
Only Head would throw up a last second shot with three seconds left…
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
looked extra strange
a runner with the cocking motion on his shot. Physics wasn’t allowing that thing to go in.
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
They showed a little bit on FSI.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Every time that happens
my girl threatens…“If you EVER do that…”
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
If Youre not First, Youre Last
by drsuessrunner07 on Feb 9, 2010 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel bad for going at the guy on the ten day contract
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hibbert!
he needs to shoot more
If Youre not First, Youre Last
by drsuessrunner07 on Feb 9, 2010 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ford
Kind of just broke Hinrich’s ankles. Always like to see a defensive player going flying across the floor on no contact.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Swoosh!
Rush pulling defense’s attentions, finds Danny for the triple!
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Granger
seems to have momentarily found his 3-ball stroke…
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 7:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
its about time
i still think he has too much lift in his shot, soften it up danny!
If Youre not First, Youre Last
by drsuessrunner07 on Feb 9, 2010 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bulls announcers
saying the Bulls were being obvious about going after Duns on the offensive end. Hmm, do they realize we were going after Richards on our end?
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 7:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Bulls announcers are bad, though
Them and New Orleans.
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget the Celtics announcers
I actually yell at my tv whenever Heinson calls for fouls
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
anyone who drinks and announces tho gets a free pass
If Youre not First, Youre Last
by drsuessrunner07 on Feb 9, 2010 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Still never heard Heinsohn call a game
But I’m afraid to after reading that damn Simmons book.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Generally
I can agree with his opinions. He backs them up well. It’s a good read if only because it’s a compilation of the sport if you want that so you don’t have to read all the basketball books in the world.
Two gripes I had was that he called the 86 Celtics the best team ever (surprise…) over the 96 Bulls because they were more talented. Which is true. He also said the Celtics coasted. You call a team that coasts the best ever? No way.
Then he has an all-team sort of deal chapter at the end, and chooses 01 Ray Allen as the free throw icer/three point threat in his imaginary Space Jam to save humanity series that he has taking place at MSG over Reggie Miller specifically. It bothers me that he would pick any Ray Allen over any Reggie Miller at a series to save humanity AT Madison Square Garden.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I read his article where he said Ray was a better player (clutch and otherwise)
than Reggie, but Reggie had more publicity because of the Knicks series. I don’t know Ray’s post season numbers, but I do know that Reggie’s FG% and Pts would go up in the playoffs. He just never won a championship.
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't like Reggie
But at least he’s consistent in calling him overrated.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m about a third of the way through and loving every minute of it.
by indy62 on Feb 9, 2010 7:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
It will make your blood boil
Terribly one-sided announcer. Even Celts fans get annoyed with him
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boston has the worst broadcast in the NBA in my opinion. I’d give them a Tommy Point for firing Tommy. Having to watch all the different teams broadcasts on league pass, I honestly think the pacers have one of the best.
by indy62 on Feb 9, 2010 7:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
I agree with both points. I rarely get the Pacers announcers on league pass though. I wonder if they choose based on team records?
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Always kinda pisses
me off when I getthe other team’s but it’s interesting to hear the others talk about the pacers. Of the others i’ve heard, I think toronto’s guys are pretty good, atlanata’s aren’t bad, and I think I vaguely remember liking utah’s. The knicks team is almost as bad as bostons
by indy62 on Feb 9, 2010 8:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Deng and Salmons
are early candidates for season high and “guy the Pacers make look like an All-Star” respectively.
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dahntay?
might have some luck against Deng/Salmons…
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 7:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hope we win this game. Gain something positive before AllStar break.
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
is roy on the sophmore team yet for this weekend? i never heard
If Youre not First, Youre Last
by drsuessrunner07 on Feb 9, 2010 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wow, im just gonna go ahead and blame JOB for that too
If Youre not First, Youre Last
by drsuessrunner07 on Feb 9, 2010 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I probably won't watch any All-star stuff.
I saw parts of the dunk contest last year, and it was truly a waste of time.
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 7:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I always enjoy the three point contest
I may watch that. I also may watch the dunk in to cheer for Eric Gordon.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if Howard or Robinson is in the contest again, Eric won't get past the 1st round
I felt like I was watching the old WWF last year it was so scripted. Even the acting was bad.
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 8:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Gordon (or anyone not named Nate Robinson) has no real shot to win, but I still enjoy watching Gordon jam. One of my favorite all time dunks was an Eric Gordon slam when he was at Indiana. It’s forever ingrained in my memory.
The whole dunk contest is lame though. It’s too gimmicky with costumes and props. I just want to see dunks. In game dunks can still blow us away, and there are no capes or costumes.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
If Youre not First, Youre Last
by drsuessrunner07 on Feb 9, 2010 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
is it just me or how much better would the 3 pt contest be if they included retired players?
reggie…bird…and all the other old guys. id be curious to see what happened
If Youre not First, Youre Last
by drsuessrunner07 on Feb 9, 2010 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's somewhat an endurance event
Getting all those shots off in a minute. Reggie was never that good at it, I do wonder how Bird would be.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Murphy's playing strong ball
I’m all for him playing up here as the deadline approaches.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 8:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry, waht the score?
The ads are covering the score.
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
QB with the quote
What are we watching here?
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 8:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Quote of the night
Keep at it, Quinn!
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
danny and dahntay need to switch
dahntay try the dunks, danny the jumpers
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This game has been tight throughout
just doesn’t feel like it
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 8:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha!
Now that’s a last second shot!!!
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 8:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WATSON!
If Youre not First, Youre Last
by drsuessrunner07 on Feb 9, 2010 8:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dear God, that was Ugly
and he bails himself out.
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ridiculous!
Highlight material there!
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not done yet
Bulls sure to pull something crazy out.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
im convinced if a professional player has a straighton shot like that
they will hit it from half more often than not
If Youre not First, Youre Last
by drsuessrunner07 on Feb 9, 2010 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The first half seemed sorta sloppy to me and the Pacers have 60 pts
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 8:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
stopping penetration is optional this game
If Youre not First, Youre Last
by drsuessrunner07 on Feb 9, 2010 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone try that Mexican Cheesesteak yet?
I’m a little worried about Taco Bell’s latest creation.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That's the key Earl
get to Rose before he gets in the air.
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Miller
Missing three free throws in a row. Pretty rare.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Booom baby!
Granger is hitting his threes! Great to see!
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers actually have an offensive flow going
I mean, why can’t they do this all the time? We might be all right if we did…
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 8:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There was an article in the Indystar that had the headline...
“Rush’s inconsistency still baffling”
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Woo-hoo! Up 10!
How many games did we win last year? 36?
So, if we go 15-16 the rest of the way, we’ll have a better record than last year…my expectations need to be higher.
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 8:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice
always nice to see a jump turnover by the opponent.
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers had a couple of chances to knock Bulls back a bit
now, lead down to 8
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Watson going right and runs out of room.
I need to keep count to how many times he does that each game.
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Actually voted in the text question for once
Gotta express love for the three point contest.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 8:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers
Can’t get this Bulls team far enough behind. Lot of responsive runs by Chicago.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 8:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ooo, tough left from TJ
not the purdiest play, but that’s TJ
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 8:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
T.J. Ford
And the Mystery of the Three Pointer
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 8:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yup
Also pulled up a last second shot with time on the clock. Man, that grates me.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Last possessions of the quarter
are not strengths for this team. (Watson’s textbook play at the end of the half excluded)
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Granger with a quick trigger
Nice if any of those would fall…
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Stacy King has the post player weight gain
He’s huge.
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 8:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Feels like
The Pacers are begging the Bulls to swoop in and take control of this game but the Bulls are having none of it.
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the Pacers can come out of this timeout
playing NBA ball instead of noon-ball
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did you all know that Basketball is just a game?
But, sometimes it’s more than that. Much more.
by Gwen on Feb 9, 2010 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Curious when it's more than that.
Much more.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, my choice is getting slaughtered
60-23 favor of the dunk to three point.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thats what you get
for being a “purist”
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Danny
Is getting quite good at drawing ticky tack fouls. Man, I forgot we had Hansbrough who did that too.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who
is this Hansbrough character everyone is talking about?
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That dunk felt like a dagger to me.
Hopefully I’m wrong.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That Deng dunk
Reminded me of NBA Live 96. The SNES version. That’s how players always made layups. Just floating through the air.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dont know
if I would call a play for Duns there
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don't know if I would call a play for Duns
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know he called some guys out recently
but he makes entirely too much money to float through games like he does
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 9:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
STILL haven't hit 100
I was joking earlier
by Tom Lewis on Feb 9, 2010 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well
Maybe next time this team takes the court, we’ll all be lining up for J.J. Hickson jerseys. No…scratch the maybe.
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 9:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The turning point IMO
we left TJ Ford in too long down the stretch. He had a flash of brilliance but over stayed his time.
by IndyDan on Feb 9, 2010 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This game is my personal most disappointing
the last half of the 4th Qtr sums up the whole season – we really do suck
by IndyDan on Feb 9, 2010 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Frustrating isnt it
You owe your son another case of beer?
by jantz101 on Feb 9, 2010 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It sums up the season
But I don’t know how disappointing I found it. I don’t know that the Pacers played all that well for extended amounts of time anyway. They had great movement for a while, but they’re capable of that kind of play. They just never do it often enough. It’s just another L at this point. I’m nearly numb to all the losing this team and the Hoosiers give me. The Colts were a great diversion…
by goodlucksaturday on Feb 9, 2010 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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