Game Thread #67: Charlotte Bobcats at Indiana Pacers
by Tom Lewis on Mar 16, 2010 5:00 PM EDT
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Charlotte Bobcats at Indiana Pacers, Mar 16, 2010 7:00 PM EDT
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| 34-31 | 21-45 | |
| March 16, 2010 - 7:00PM EST | ||
| Conseco Fieldhouse | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Raymond Felton | PG | Earl Watson |
| Stephen Graham | SG | Brandon Rush |
| Stephen Jackson | SF | Danny Granger |
| Boris Diaw | PF | Troy Murphy |
| Theo Ratliff | C | Roy Hibbert |
Break up the Bobcats.
Larry Brownhas Charlotte humming along at the right time of the year as the Bobcats arrive at the Fieldhouse tonight looking to win their seventh straight game. A couple of trade deadline tweaks have worked out well, with Theo Ratliff and one of my personal favorites, Stephen Graham, landing in the starting lineup.
The Indiana Pacerson the other hand have won just one of their past seven games and at this point are just hoping to get through warmups without an injury. Mike Dunleavyis expected to be back tonight after missing a game due to a warmup mishap. T.J. Ford remains out with a groin strain which should open up minutes again for A.J. Price at point guard off the bench. Ford played a big role in the Pacers win over Charlotte back in December, but that seems like a year or two ago at this point as both teams have gone their separate ways since that game.
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lets go pacers!
its amazing how larry brown can turn any team around (at least for a couple years) as soon as he goes somewhere. I believe the likiehood of getting outcoached tonite is 25 Million :1…..I got nothing against jax at this point but hope that brandon destroys him tonite….Hibby should have his way against what used to be theo ratliff….and what would really make my night would be seeing felton and price battling it out in crunch time during a close game. go pacers!
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 5:50 PM EDT reply actions
Larry Brown and Jax are made for each other
They both do well for a couple of years and then either A: Go crazy, or B: Get bored. They should pair up as a duo for the rest of their careers. “I’ll take the job, but you realize Jax is coming with me…”
Sun up so high
Hard to believe we’re only about a half hour from tip. Throwing my whole night off this time change, it seems.
Bobcats are playing well under Larry Brown at the right part of the year. Not unlike a certain team that took an eight game winning streak into the playoffs against the Orlando Magic. Ah, would be nice.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
I'm too lazy to open everyone's brackets
Who you guys got in the final 4? Here’s mine…
Kansas, Pitt, KU, Duke
I have Marquette in the elite 8, thats my big upset
Kansas/Pitt/Kentucky/Villanova
But I’m not confident about any picks I make. It’s awful. I can’t pick Syracuse. I had a dream last night they lost to someone early. Don’t know who (love it to be Butler!), but I just remember the team mounting a comeback, and winning 66-64.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't pulled the trigger yet
Seeing Pitt in the Final Four would be something considering IU beat them this year.
They've improved a lot as the year went on
I’ll probably switch it, but I guess I could see it. Really wonder how good Syracuse is.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course, IU wasn't the same team that beat Pitt either
Both teams went in completely different directions once conference started (mostly for Indiana losing Creek).
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly
That half of the bracket is a huge question mark. Heck, the whole thing is. I just don’t feel Syracuse is going to get there. Maybe Butler will take advantage and roll, ha.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
So about Graham
Is he like…actually good now?
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 7:25 PM EDT reply actions
Still hate these rotations
Absolutely no consistency. “Oh, Solo played well? Back in big minutes even though he was in the doghouse 48 hours ago.”
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
i think if they wanted to they could put a close up of every fan there on the big screen tonite
maybe even before halftime…..
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 7:40 PM EDT reply actions
im sure they could put it up long enough for everyone to see bird and JOB kiss each others ass....
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
How about that ad of them hanging out in the tunnel
From when Obie was first hired? They could just play that.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
La Lucha Libre guy
looked like he wanted some of those nachos his buddy was eating, but didn’t have the mouth space with the costume on… Thats dedication
Have I ever mentioned how awesome
The Indiana Pacers are defensively?
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
Haha, Brown
“Why the hell do I play kids?”
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
scott brooks should get kevin durant something really nice for winning him coach of the year
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 7:49 PM EDT reply actions
Gotta text tonight's question in
Scott Brooks is runaway Coach of the Year. No room for foolin’ around with people voting Larry Brown.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 7:49 PM EDT reply actions
Missed the question
but Nate McMillan deserves some recognition for keeping the Blazers together through their injury-riddled season…
It was
Coach of the Year question. Brown, Skiles, Brooks. McMillan is a great choice though. Can’t believe how unfortunate the Blazers have been. It’s very sad, cause I like how that team is built.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Great team
and they got better with Camby. I remember at one point this season they didn’t have a coach and couldn’t practice because they only had 8 healthy guys. McMillan tore his achilles trying to scrimmage with them. Now thats desperate…
I need to go to Sunday's game. No TV, Durant in town
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 7:50 PM EDT reply actions
yea, durant seems like one of those guys who is better to see live too
he makes the “wow” shots that makes it worth ur money even if ur not rooting for him
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
it helps when u play a little D
charlottes been in the 20’s forever
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
safe auto!
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
+...
What’s Michael Redd’s number again? Has he even played a game in two years?
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
not sure, in my mind he's a full time actor at this point
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
lot of subs....
hope the defensive effort keeps up…
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
i think larry brown might have a stroke if his boys dont turn this around soon
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
goes to show every vote counts
god bless america
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Love the active defense
Why is it whenever I call something out, they respond?
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
I dunno. It may be counterproductive to do so for the rest of this year
But I think I’ll try calling out the Dodgers often this summer.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
and no one has the time to call out everything the pacers need to improve on this year
i mean theres only 24 horus in the day…however this has been a pretty good half. too bad we’ve gave up a little mini run the last minute or so
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Good half
Really put together something. See how the second half goes.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
i kno, how did i not know about this, i would of loved to asked QB a question
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like they could probably use some
First two were basically the same question regarding Danny. Some variety wouldn’t hurt.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Trying to think of the last time the Pacers outworked an opponent at both ends in a quarter. Anyone?
how do u bail jax out there? i mean really?
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
The heck, I go buy tickets for Sunday's game
And I return to this? I want my money back…
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
Duns sighting
Ball in basket. Endangered species.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
Oh yeah
Bobcats got Larry Hughes too. Wonder how he’ll help.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
fought of a little run and we're still up 10
dont get my hopes up….dont get my hopes up….
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
Hangin' tough tonight
Just keep working.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
he needs to get hit in the face with a basketball more often
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not looking at the score
It’s a real shame we aren’t up more. So I’m going to say we’re up 20 instead of 12.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
At times I miss Graham
But then I remember he was a 50/50 player at best. When he was good, he was a solid player, but god forbid you actually play him on an off night.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 8:54 PM EDT reply actions
been following he charlotte blog too...
its almost amazing how much talk there is about our 7’ footers (solo and roy) and their impact on defense….take notes JOB…playing ur young centers will help you on defense
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
ok, my hopes are up now
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
Should be in good position
Still lots of time though. Lots of time.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Bobcats
This team won six straight? Such a hot and cold team. Interesting playoff matchup, but don’t know you can call them a threat to any of the top four, right?
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 9:12 PM EDT reply actions
Do we say lead down to ten?
Surely we don’t have to worry about that…
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
BIG three for Danny!
Dagger with 3:50 to go? Maybe…maybe not…
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
If the one before wasn't
This one was!
BOOOM baby!
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Phew
Lucking out. need a basket to finish this one out. Daggers aren’t working!
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 9:28 PM EDT reply actions
Stephen Grahamaham
Granger’s sinus infection appears to have flaired up.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
Man
A serious pop. Can you get concussed from getting popped in the nose?
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
Oohhhhhhhh
A.J.! That shot stayed up forever! Stop ’em!
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
Phew
Murph saves it. Bobcats didn’t get a timeout that Brown wanted. Good work finishing it out. Just not enough time for Charlotte to come back.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
went away for a bit...
what in the worlds going on
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by drsuessrunner07 on Mar 16, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
Bobcats starting running
Granger seriously jacked up by D.Jones. Murph steals it and A.J. ices it.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Full implosion mode
fortunately CHA couldn’t take advantage. Jack missed a 3 and then they had a turnover.
Hopefully nothing too serious
I don’t know anything about symptoms, but he’s clearly not able to stay up. I’m going to assume this is serious enough that he’s out tomorrow against Cleveland until I hear he’s in.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 16, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
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