Game Thread #72: Washington Wizards at Indiana Pacers
by Tom Lewis on Mar 24, 2010 4:30 PM EDT
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PrintWashington Wizards at Indiana Pacers, Mar 24, 2010 7:00 PM EDT
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| 21-48 | 25-46 | |
| March 24, 2010 - 7:00PM EST | ||
| Conseco Fieldhouse | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Shaun Livingston | PG | Earl Watson |
| Mike Miller | SG | Brandon Rush |
| Al Thornton | SF | Danny Granger |
| James Singleton | PF | Troy Murphy |
| JaVale McGee | C | Roy Hibbert |
The Indiana Pacers probably aren't complaining about playing the second half of a back-to-back tonight against the Washington Wizards. After taking care of the Detroit Pistons last night, the Pacers looked like they were ready to play a double-header. Winning and playing well together does a lot for the ol' energy level.
Now, think about the Washington Wizards, also playing the second half of back-to-back games after losing in overtime last night to the Charlotte Bobcats. Not only did they lose the game, but they're in the midst of some life-sucking drama after dust up between coach Flip Saunders and talented (physically) big man Andray Blatche. 7 Day Dray is now 5.5 Day Dray. After being benched last night for insubordination, Blatche is considered doubtful to play tonight. That certainly favors the Pacers since Blatche woudl've presented the most problematic matchup for the Pacers in the front court.
With the Pacers feeling so good about themselves and all of these other factors with the Wizards benefiting the Pacers, a win appears certain for the home team tonight. Now, normally, this is the exact type of game the Pacers would end up losing, but in this crazy season, even the sure-fire reverse psychology loss is up for grabs so any predictions at this point are futile.
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Surprised Solo isn't starting over McBobs
Hasn’t he been ahead in the rotation? Sad to hear about Roy though. But…anything to help even the playing field a little.
what about Blatche?
I saw something on PTI about him refusing to play the other night. With Roy out, I hope he’s in to help them win…
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
sweet, thanks
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
Earlier
I tried to get him to talk about Earl Watson and he steered it to Rush’s month-by-month improvement.
I think it's day-to-day
They’re saying right now he might be ready for the next game, but it’s hard to guarantee anything.
don't think it's significant
just wasn’t feeling right and they didn’t want to mess with a head injury. Lot like Granger’s deal last week.
James Singleton's horrifically bad shot
Just sent QB into a laughing riot.
Denari: Looks like he had a bad angle.
“A bad angle!? He’s looking right at the rim!!!”
Free throws
A major issue tonight. Maybe the team realizes they can play really well and just brick free throws left and right.
5-12 on the night.
oh, they called the foul
everyone was leaving the court, but Boykins was hit with a foul. Should be 3 FTs for Price.
Haha
T.J. being intereviewed on FSN, Roy’s trying to be playful, I don’t think Jeff is having much of that.
Might have to try and get that to stick if he keeps cleaning up like this
If not that, then maybe The Janitor, or The Custodian.
Depending on what you hope to teach children about free throw shooting
This game could either be indispensable viewing, or the worst possible nightmare.
Looks like no basket for D.Jones
But after all the calls there at the end, I’m not surprised they didn’t get that one even if it was good.
Looks like a ghost town in Conseco
Fans are staying away in droves. Hey a Hansbrough sighting! I’ll pretend that when he comes back we’ll be getting two lottery picks with the 10th pick in the draft.
McBob
With a double-double at the 6:10 mark in the 3rd? The Wizards should be fined for this effort.
Please Lottery Karma Gods, smile down upon this franchise…
I didn't want to do this but...
They don’t have much ammo?
Not enough firepower?
Too few weapons?
I really didn’t want to make bad puns but how else do you describe their lack of talent?
There we go, Danny with another 30 point game
Pacers up 11 with less than three to go. Another win sure looks likely.
That'll do it.
Another night, another win. Now at 26-46. Wiz fall to 21-49. No way they’re winning five more games, and no way we lose the next ten. That’s another spot out of reach, ha.
Lotto Odds
I had fun for a couple of weeks as we sat in the four spot and our 11.9%. “Dropping” to 8th gives us 2.8 to win the lotto. (Damn you espn lottery machine!)
I was feeling pretty good about our little streak so i thought I’d try the machine tonight. Just once mind you. We were stuck in the 8th spot and we picked Cole Aldrich. Ugh. I think I just spit up in my mouth a little.
Wall/Turner go 1-2 in some order. The next four to me are all indistinguishable. (Johnson, Cousins, AFA, Cousins.) Of course all this is moot as we’ll likely be sitting on the outside looking in.
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