More love for the Pacers from SI
by denggoy7 on Dec 22, 2011 7:07 PM EST
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"MANNIX: Pacers. Indiana addressed its need at power forward in the offseason by signing All-Star David West. A West-Roy Hibbert combination will be formidable, as will third-year point guard Darren Collison, who last season proved he can be a full-time starter. If second-year swingman Paul George can settle into the starting two guard role, the Pacers could fight their way into the top five in the conference.
FORRESTER: Pacers. With Paul now in L.A., it would be a surprise if the Clippers didn't challenge for a top-four seed. Quietly, though, the Pacers have built up a team that could make more than a token appearance in the postseason. West is an offensive option on his own, and his mid-range game will create more space for Hibbert to continue his improvement down low. George showed flashes of explosiveness as a rookie and, after growing two inches to 6-foot 10 in the offseason, he figures to be an unsightly matchup for opponents. Throw in the steady production of Danny Granger (four straight seasons averaging at least 19 points and five rebounds per game), and Indiana is likely to be in the mix to host a playoff series in Round 1."
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i liked the stuff from SI
but bleacher report is worthless. c’mon man
Harper's on Miller, McKey, gets in to Miller for the win and...
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by wonillionaire on Dec 22, 2011 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
Just want to make a point.
People are starting to like the pacers.
This is bad news...
I don’t want to be the sexy pick to win anything. That never works out. I mean, I guess it worked out for OKC last year, but they have Kevin Durant. I prefer the underdog, underappreciated Pacers of last year’s playoff series.
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No doubt.
The more I look at our team and our holes in the front court. Unless Foster has a huge resurgence and Danny can play smart with 100% effort game in and game out I’m affraid we might be setting our expectations too high.
6th or 7th seed is an improvement and might be more realistic.
But I can see why people are showing the love. If things go right for once for the Pacers health/chemistry-wise 4 seed should be very realistic.
peac.e
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