Game Thread #64: Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers
by Tom Lewis on Mar 9, 2010 5:00 PM EST
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Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers, Mar 9, 2010 7:00 PM EST
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| 23-39 | 20-43 | |
| March 9, 2010 - 7:00PM EST | ||
| Conseco Fieldhouse | ||
| Radio: 1070AM WFNI TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Jrue Holiday | PG | T.J. Ford |
| Louis Williams | SG | Brandon Rush |
| Andre Iguodala | SF | Mike Dunleavy |
| Thaddeus Young | PF | Troy Murphy |
| Elton Brand | C | Roy Hibbert |
The Indiana Pacers take on the Philadelphia 76ers tonight at the Fieldhouse without leading scorer Danny Granger. Been a few games since the Pacers changed their starting lineup so I guess they were due for a change tonight regardless of whether or not it was league mandated.
So how will the lineup be altered? For now, I'll guess Mike Dunleavy takes Granger's spot. Dahntay Jones would help defensively but his minutes have been real sporadic lately. Plus, the Sixers have had success with a smaller lineup, so maybe JOB matches them and lets Murph start at center. Of course, if Philly is small, why not keep Hibbert in there and try to pound it in the post to the big fella?
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Of course, if Philly is small, why not keep Hibbert in there and try to pound it in the post to the big fella?
That’s actually the perfect gameplan for this game. Go in and pound the Sixers with Roy until they show they can stop it. It makes sense, which is why the game plan will consist of free reign being given to Duns, Murph, and anyone with an itch to float around the arc shooting threes like there’s a sale on them.
I actually figured the Pacers were going to win this game, but without Danny, I think the outcome is definitely in doubt now. Should be an entertaining game. I see eight winnable games left including this one, so losing tonight won’t totally suck.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 5:49 PM EST reply actions
ive thought we shoulda been pounding it down to roy all year
basketball is the most fundamentally flawed game because of how a teams bestplayer can get into foul trouble at the very onset of the contest and completely change the complexion of the game. The best way to get players in foul trouble is to attack inside and whats better to attack with than a 7’2 center? As for tonight I would say uh-oh but the paccers tend to pull something out of their ass when in this situation, so go pacers!
If Youre not First, Youre Last
Beautiful
Lets add Free AJ to the back of that bad-boy!
Duns starting? I got that Rage Against the Machine cover running through my head: “I’m sittin’ down here by the campfire light, waiting on the ghost of ol’ Mike Dunleavy.”
Wonder if he haunts the halls at night
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
Haha
Overheard conversation by two of the janitorial night staff: “Woah, what was that…”
“What did you think you just heard sonny?”
“I swear I just heard a ghost clanking around down there on the floor.”
“Clanking? Weeeelllll, that would be ol’ Mike Dunleavy from 3. Kinda scary ain’t it?”
Over if it's close
Especially if he feels he can make a difference shooting it. But 18’s a good number, I’m tempted to push.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
The heck was that, Roy?
Think you were going to get fouled?
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 7:13 PM EST reply actions
The heck was that, T.J.?
Think you were going to get fouled?
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
Philly announcer:
“Brand really had his way with Murphy last time these teams met.”
It’s not just Brand…
I was playing a pick up game
And was exceptional at Troy Murphy D. Just thought I’d mention that.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Hmmm
Pacers with only 1 3-ball attempt so far, shooting 72% with a lot of bunnies around the rim. Missing Danny?
In case you weren't aware coming into the game
It should be pretty clear now neither team is any good. Some facepalm turnovers for Indiana.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 7:30 PM EST reply actions
I don't know what the +/- for everyone is
But I imagine Roy’s looks like a +55, and everyone else looks like a -43.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 7:38 PM EST reply actions
To make these games more fun
We should come up with some kind of checklist. We’d have gotten to cross off “Squandering second chance opportunity with ill advised three pointer.”
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 7:44 PM EST reply actions
Interesting question
Who has the highest PPG against Philly: J.O., Chuck Person, or Reggie?
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 7:46 PM EST reply actions
Gotta go with Person, right?
I know JO had a better average than Reggie if you don’t count his Portland stats (Reggie at 17 ppg, and JO at 20 ppg). No idea what Person had back in his heyday.
Indy Cornrows
That's who I'm thinking
Reggie probably had bigger games than Person, but a few of his years he wasn’t a scoring option even if his Sixers teams were much worse than Person’s or J.O.’s.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
FSN with some fishy fact checking...
Says O’Neal lead with 19.5 in 12 games…but I’ve got him at 17.5 for 28 games, 18.8 in 24 if you don’t count playoffs, which I would. Hmm…
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Imagine that...
Roy back in…team starts getting back on track with great plays (involving Roy).
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 7:48 PM EST reply actions
Roy block, outlet to Ford, to D.Jones for a jam
Big Roy playing like a leader!
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 7:55 PM EST reply actions
Not much interior defense
for the 76’ers has Dahntay lovin life out there. He has had some good drives tonight
Lottery Ad
I do love the PowerBall Banner Ad on the scorer’s table right now with JoB kneeling down in front of it. Playing the lottery. Very fitting.
Indy Cornrows
Thanks for covering for me
Internet took away my opportunity!
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
Add it to the checklist
Ridiculous attempt at a last possession at the end of a quarter. Unbelievable how bad this team is at the final shot. Comical even.
I don't want to jinx it, so I'll just point out Roy's line
8 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists.
Still lot of time left for him.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 8:35 PM EST reply actions
Duns hit a three
Cash in your promotional ticket!
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 8:41 PM EST reply actions
Ref's sayin
“you guys want to play like a rec league, we will call it like a rec league.” Lettin ’em play out there…
Roy with a double double
Wonder if he can find the open man in the fourth……
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 8:45 PM EST reply actions
25 assists on 31 FGs
I don’t get why this kind of movement can’t happen more consistently.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 8:49 PM EST reply actions
a lot of nice play
While it’s nice to see this, of all the games for us to win lately I hope this isn’t it.
Oh SNAP!
Kapono sighting? This game is OVER! 76’ers gonna pull this one out! I had no idea they employed our kriptonite
Devil's advocate
You think A.J. would have six assists in a game?
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
D.Jones showing up Coach
Shots in double team…not smart, haha.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 9:00 PM EST reply actions
Brandon daggers Philly
Even if he doesn’t, I don’t feel bad about jinxing that.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 9:08 PM EST reply actions
19 shots from Brandon
I like to see that, a lot.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 9:09 PM EST reply actions
Ford with 14 shots
Good guess on the O/U, Tom.
by goodlucksaturday on Mar 9, 2010 9:12 PM EST reply actions
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