IC Cold Links: Pacers Move On To Next Challenge Against Hawks

by Tom Lewis on Jan 10, 2012 8:00 AM EST in Indiana Pacers News

The Indiana Pacers are in survivor mode as their schedule ramps up for the remainder of January. They have no time to look back on last night's loss in Philadelphia because the Atlanta Hawks will be at the Fieldhouse on Wednesday night for a battle between Eastern Conference playoff contenders.

The Hawks are coming off a win on the road last night after jumping on the New Jersey Nets early and then hanging on for a 106-101 win. Not only did all of the Hawks' starters finish in double figures but they had three players score at least 20 points. Can you imagine such a nice offensive boost?

The Pacers will certainly need a speedy recovery from Danny Granger and George Hill in order to utilize their depth against the Hawks. But as the shortened season wears on, the Pacers, like every other team, are going to have to gut out wins through nagging injuries and rest issues. That will be the difference between fighting to just make the playoffs and fighting for home-court advantage in the first round.

Check out the links from the game last night after the jump.

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Another concern

is Hansbrough’s eye, which has me worried. Perhaps Foster should trim his nails a bit better. On the plus side, none of the other reported injuries is severe.

I was really impressed with the Pacers’ effort and intensity last night. But please, can we get the ball to go in the basket from 1-5 feet out?

by euphorbus on Jan 10, 2012 10:39 AM EST reply actions

The Fact

that Atlanta has had our # for yrs, its time to turn the tide. Starting Tommorrow.

Besides myself, anyone else interested in Diaw.
Despite his well documented problems with staying in shape, even out of shape the kid has stat stuffer abilities (aka Kirilenko) and can literally play all 5 positions on any given night (PG would be fun to watch)
With Charlotte doing expectedly bad and Diaw becoming a Unrestriced FA at years end, Why Wait?

by jonjonNYC on Jan 10, 2012 10:40 AM EST reply actions

After watching last night, our eyes should be on guards, not forwards.

I still have faith in our backcourt, but we need guards who can get to the basket and score, as well as those that facilitate ball movement.

by MillerTime31 on Jan 10, 2012 12:56 PM EST up reply actions

Our guards will be fine.

Collission has looked solid (except yesterday) and Price has been a pleasant surprise.

Althou it seems most posters are ready to give up on him, I am not READY (pun intended)
Remeber fellas, he is only a 2nd yr player (considering how many minutes he’s played, more like a rookie) and he will without get better.

If Paul is going to continue to start at SG and Hill his back-up,
Who Will Back-Up Granger – Diaw?

by jonjonNYC on Jan 10, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions

I second that...

I have been wanting a shootingguard who could create his own shot for the longest. Thought Paul G. would be that player but he looks like another Danny Granger (Someone who may never learn how to keep their dribble tight and low). Those type of players are either drafted or paid a lot of money in Free agency.

by HoosierGM on Jan 10, 2012 4:51 PM EST up reply actions

Diaw???

I guess who do you want to see traded for him? As much as I love my Pacers (everybody’s Pacers) I am highly disappointed in them right now. Do we continue and wait for West to start getting into game shape? Granger shoot at the lowest percentage of his life? Darren to have a great game followed up by 2 subpar games? DJones to shoot ill-advised shots rather be the lockdown defender he was? NOT force the ball in to Roy when he is hot? Continue to think Lance is the Next Wade????!!!!! (FAIL) Luckly we have won 6 games due to a few defensive plays from Granger and hard nose play from Tyler, Hill is or was getting better game by game until he got his back broken. And Roy…I can’t say ENOUGH about the Big Guy. He is playing extremely well and I do sure as heck think West will get his shot and Tyler will be….well Tyler as well as Foster. I just dont see the right production from our wing spots. PGeorge is still developing and I am totally hip with that but Collinson, Lance & Price need a tune up. A shake up or something. We are going to get nailed by the Hawks and play .500 ball for the next few weeks before we start seeing any more scoring and hoping we can start avg 45-48% shooting by then. But for now I can’t see that happening on a consistent basis. Except for Roy IF the coach allows him to get the ball in the post.

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by rockguyinindy on Jan 10, 2012 1:04 PM EST reply actions

Maybe DJones?

by jonjonNYC on Jan 10, 2012 1:36 PM EST up reply actions

Maybe DJones?

by jonjonNYC on Jan 10, 2012 1:36 PM EST reply actions

If anything we need to trade for is another Center (Jeff’s too frail) or a ready to start now shooting guard. I personally wouldn’t mind trading Granger (yeah him…its been 5 games now), Collison, Hansborough and a 1st (2013) for Deron Williams and Marshon Brooks. Doesn’t look like D. Howard will be going to the Nets and Deron is not going to re-up without him. We would get a better point guard and true star along with a young up and coming shooting guard who can create his own shot.The Nets would get some value out of the players we send.

by HoosierGM on Jan 10, 2012 5:01 PM EST reply actions

would deron resign with Indy though

Personally I like what I’ve seen from dc this year – so even if I liked the trade, how sure would we be that deron would resign? If he leaves after this year: 4 valuable assets for a rental and one asset

by NZ Buc on Jan 10, 2012 9:56 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions