IC Cold Links: Pacers Ready To Move On From Chicago

by Tom Lewis on Dec 21, 2011 8:00 AM EST in Indiana Pacers News

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 20: Richard Hamilton #32 of the Chicago Bulls chases down a loose ball with Paul George #24 of the Indiana Pacers at the United Center on December 20, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Indiana Pacers must be ready to move on from Chicago and prepare for another opponent. The question is: Are they ready for the regular season?

The next game counts but the Pacers still have plenty of work to do to come together as a unit and execute better within their defined roles. Fortunately they have five more days to work through these issues and prepare to play the Detroit Pistons at the Fieldhouse on Monday.

For the bulk of the Pacers roster, they've now had to play seven straight games against the Chicago Bulls and their maddening defense. Any other team will be a welcome sight as long as the Pacers maintain the level of intensity and effort they gave the Bulls. Now is the time for some pros to step forward for the Pacers and not only demand more from their teammates but also lead by example.

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Despite 2 devastating loses

(all loses against Chicago will be devastating from here on in) the fact is we’re not going to win many games without our best player (Granger) showing up. Fortunately for us, Granger rarely shows up in pre-season games but come Monday, he will be ready to lead. Believe That!

Really nice to see Tyler on a mission and truly looking forward to the line-up of
Collision or Lance, Paul, Granger, Hansgrough and West taking us to the next level.

Dont Blink!

by jonjonNYC on Dec 21, 2011 9:08 AM EST reply actions

Hibbert needs to get to work!

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by daledavis on Dec 21, 2011 9:23 AM EST up reply actions

Was really hoping Lance would be a part of the rotation, but I expect we’ll only seem him get minutes in back to back games.

Hopefully it won’t take long for our new guys to gel.

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by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT

by Sparhawk on Dec 21, 2011 9:46 AM EST reply actions

Is it me or does it seem like the Bulls had 6 players out there defending? Everytime Roy was doubled there should have been a open man but everyone still seemed covered. Maybe it was bad spacing or no movement on the Pacers end but that is bad basketball. Makes you wish for Mike Dunleavy almost.

by HoosierGM on Dec 21, 2011 9:46 AM EST reply actions

ALMOST?

NOT!!!

by jonjonNYC on Dec 21, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions

It seemed like everyone but Tyler and West was scared to try and score. It’s easy to spread your defense when you know the other team is too intimidated to shoot the ball. I know he’s not the perfect solution, but I would like to see A.J Price as our backup point guard and George Hill as our backup shooting guard. Price is streaky I know, but he’s not afraid of trying to score, and would demand attention on the floor. Give a few minutes to Lance here and there and split the backup Center position between Lou and Jeff. They should experiment with every possible lineup until they find the best one.

by gut19 on Dec 21, 2011 10:04 AM EST via mobile reply actions

I like that idea. . .

Price was only in his 2nd year last year. . . a little to soon to totally write him off.

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by daledavis on Dec 21, 2011 10:15 AM EST up reply actions

id like to see

collison
hill
granger
west
hibbert
with the second unit being
price
lance
george
hansbrough
foster/admundson/pender? banging it out down low

by supercolts on Dec 21, 2011 11:31 AM EST up reply actions

A big 'NO' to Price for me.

A shooter that can’t shoot. Actually became worse from his 1st to 2nd year. I’d rather he not see the court.

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by infinityzero.systemerror on Dec 21, 2011 9:54 PM EST up reply actions

+1

I really hope he gets cut come Saturday!

by FortWayneKarl on Dec 22, 2011 12:10 PM EST up reply actions

900 thousand non guarantee

i’d say the Price is about right.

by jonjonNYC on Dec 22, 2011 8:41 PM EST up reply actions

I'm pumped to have West and Tyler on the floor at the same time

Not against legit front lines like the Knicks or Lakers, but against a lot of teams, those two will be a biotch to handle.

by BenD on Dec 21, 2011 10:15 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Maybe

The Pacers are just half-assting it til MON comes and BAM! Hibbert and Granger goes off and finds they’re game. I hope so…I never really put alot in preseason games anyway. I remember the Bulls from the Jordon days would only win 1 game or so and come out in the regular season and show the real stuff then….Maybe! Just Maybe the Pacers are like i said earlier Half Assting it till actual games. I hope so for Roy’s sake and Danny for that matter. Tyler reminds me of Fred Hoiberg when ole Freddy went off in the preseason years ago as the leading scorer and then failed miserably when real games started. I dont see Tyler doing that though. He’s a bitch to deal with on the floor. You saw it in Boozers/Noah/Taj’s eyes and body expressions when Tyler had the ball.

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by rockguyinindy on Dec 21, 2011 10:47 AM EST reply actions

I think it's really important fo rus to remember that Chicago was the best team in the league last year...

It’s not like we should have expected to easily beat them. It’s going to be an uphill battle for any team in the east except for them, Miami and maybe one more. Chicago is the best for a reason, and we have plenty of time to work up a good enough record to not see them in the first round, and that should be our goal.

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by LukeNukem on Dec 21, 2011 11:13 AM EST reply actions

Hopefully

By that time we’ll have the team chemistry to make a run at them.

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by rockguyinindy on Dec 21, 2011 11:16 AM EST up reply actions

High Hopes

I still have high hopes for the Pacers. It is no doubt that the Bulls onslaught appeared to awaken the rivalry between the two teams. All I can say is Next Time…

by Pacers Court on Dec 21, 2011 11:51 AM EST reply actions

Don't get to down on these losses

It’s going to take some time for this team to gel. Our two biggest acquisitions are still not comfortable with this team. We have to realize that we played two games with the team that lead the league in wins and are still fully intacted except for Rip. I think the Pacers will need 5 to 10 games before we can start to fully judge them, thank god our first 5 games are very winnable hope to get off to a fast start.

by EliB209 on Dec 21, 2011 2:54 PM EST reply actions