IC Cold Links: Pacers Play A Great Game, but Can't Complete the Final Couple of Minutes

how about the fact he lead the team in scoring? Tyler had a good game scoring, but where his rebounding was less than appealing, which goes for the entire team. Seriously why do you guys blame granger every game. Granger played a good game, so dont even try to label him as the scapegoat.

and then played bad D at the end of the game, chucked up bad shots, and proved but yet again he is not a “closer”

He just seems to crumble when the game is on the line, and unfortunately I think we’ll keep calling his number in close situations. I’d much rather have had Hans or Dunleavy taking shots in the final two minutes. And don’t get me started on the stupid foul on the Noah dunk. I’d be pissed off at George for committing that foul, and doubly so on our team leader vet.

I predict Pacers winning this series. Why? because the Pacers are much more talented than the Bulls and they’ve also got a coach who is defensive minded in Frank Vogel. By matchups:
Collison<Rose, this disparity is not as large as it’s hyped up to be. Collison is an underated defender, very quick, good passer and good scorer too.

George>Bogans, Even though George is a rookie, he is a million gazillion times better player than Bogans. Loved him in the draft, love him now. He can shoot the ball. Got a really pretty jump shot (great mechanics) Can defend the heck out of people (and that includes Rose even though i did not see the first game because I was working.) He’s tall and has very long arms ( Like an American nicholas Batum, except stronger) Haven’t seen a lot of his ball handling skills, if he develops that skill, he could be an excellent one on one scorer as well.

Granger>Deng, Not a big fan of Granger because he takes a lot of bad shots. Not the most efficient guy. But he defends well and is a better than Deng. Deng’s ball handling, shooting or defense is not as good as Grangers. Plus Granger has excellent size for his position.

Boozer>Hansborough, Here’s where the Bulls should be doing great. But Boozer has never been a player with a killer instinct. He’s always just went with the motions in Utah. To take advantage of this matchup, you’ve got to want it. And, even though Boozer is quicker, stronger, and a better basketball player than Psycho T, he doesn’t have the killer instinct to fully take advantage.

Hibbert>Noah, Noah is one of the most overrated players in the league. Don’t get me wrong it’s not his fault. Noah fully takes adavantage of every inch of his height, his jumping ability and quickness. He is one of the most hardest and intense workers on and off the court. But Hibbert is 7-2 and he has lost weight from last year and is more mobile than he has ever been in his whole life. Huge advantage to Hibbert here on offense and defense.

Summary: The Pacers too much of an advantage at the wings and Center position. Plus they’ve got a good player in Darren Collision too (even though Rose is better.) And Boozer will not take advantage at his position because I’ve seen him time and time again not do it. Pacers keep winning until they meet the Celtics, where they lose in the conference finals.

not when he is suppose to be our best player/team captain but not only failed to get to the line but shot us in the foot with his decision making at the end.

I think Danny had good game, he was just a little tight out of the gate. Cant complain about Tyler though , yes rebounds were low but he kept ball in play, hit pressure shots and had a
incredible steal when it was really needed. Also Vogel should have had Pacers going strictly to hole last 2 minutes and Pacers would have probably took game. Hibbert o.k. need to get a little more physical when Bulls made adjustments.

Granger will be fine game 2, expect him to have great game

Hansbrough must of run over your dog or something