IC Cold Links: Pacers Depth Will Be Key Against Hawks
by Tom Lewis on Jan 11, 2012 9:00 AM EST
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The Indiana Pacers face another tough challenge on Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Like the Philadelphia 76ers, the Hawks have long athletic options that can cause serious problems when they get on a roll which they have done in the past far too often against the Pacers.
Former Pike High School star Jeff Teague has taken over the starting point guard slot in his third year with Atlanta and won't give it up any time soon, even when injured point guard Kirk Hinrich returns. With Hinrich out all season and starting forward Marvin Williams out tonight with a sprained ankle, the Pacers should have an advantage with the depth they can throw at the Hawks.
Of course, that relies on a steady return to the court by Danny Granger (ankle) and George Hill (back) which won't be known until tip time, but if they can go the Pacers need to utilize their second unit to keep pressure on the Hawks for all 48 minutes.
In the Hawks' game on Monday, coach Larry Drew played all of his starters over 37 minutes and three of them over 42 minutes. The Hawks jumped out early in the win over New Jersey but had to hold on in the second half to win. Surely Drew will have to use his bench more tonight, but if the Pacers can force the Hawks to work all 48 minutes and Drew doesn't have confidence in his bench, then the Pacers may have a weary opponent going down the stretch. So watch those minutes.
Check out the links after the jump, including a great Hammer & Nigel barcast prior to the season with Mark Boyle with chatter on all kinds of topics including the Pacers.
- PACERS: Countdown to Tipoff: Hawks at Pacers 120111
- What do the Pacers do when the shots won't fall? | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.com
- Pacers' Hansbrough: Going with goggles | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.com
- Hawks notes: Drew rides starters | ajc.com
- "It’s Not a Fashion Show Out There," Says Tyler Hansbrough While Wearing Rec Specs Goggles | Eight Points, Nine Seconds
- Indiana Pacers Thinking Big After Strong Start To NBA Season - SB Nation Indiana
- Hammer & Nigel " Live BarCast " Voice of the Pacers Mark Boyle
- Baseline to Baseline recaps: Nate Robinson beats the Heat | ProBasketballTalk
- PACERS: Athletic Trainers Corbeil, Eaton earn top NBATA honors
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Blatche!
With Blatche not getting the start last night and Washington finally winning, it may be time to make an inquiry. With his value most likely at an all-time low, the price may be to low to pass up. Theres no question the kid (24yrs?) has skills and his ability to play PF and back-up C for years to come makes his immaturity a non-factor at least in my opinion. All he needs is a little of guidance and a change of scenery and he’ll be fine.
Make it happen Larry, Make it happen!
Let me get this straight. You want a guy that had to go to the bench in order for the Wizards to get their first win?
The guy is extremely selfish. He can fill a stat sheet, but he’s not a winner. We don’t need that here.
Plus we already have black holes in Hans and DJ.
And it's now my sig
by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT
As a back-up
his impact would be minimal at most and maybe, just maybe, he will finally get his act together.
The fact that we would have to give up very little in return is very enticing, despite his selfish blackhole knucklehead reputation.
For a player with his youth and skills i’d agree its still a gamble, but one Larry should strongly consider.
I laughed.
It’s funny that he and Javale both did stuff similar to that and are on the same team. Not entirely sure that this would make him a bad teammate. He didn’t look like he was getting angry.
Agreed... No need to intentionally pick up a known knucklehead!!!
by FortWayneKarl on Jan 11, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
I’m sure that’s inevitable, even given best attempts otherwise! :)
by FortWayneKarl on Jan 11, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
EXACTLY
20pts, 13 ASSIST, 9 rebounds – Make it happen Larry, Make it happen!
Thanks for Video, fun to watch..
Glad someone on here besides me is requesting Blatche and taking the heat instead
He still intrigues me, but if we’re going to trade for a knucklehead at the 4 then I’d ship Hansbrough and an unprotected 1st to Sac town for Cousins. The Maloofs won’t do it, but that’s what I’d offer.
Well worth the Heat
for a player of Blatche’s talent. Be truly surprised if Hansbrough is ever offered, but that unprotected 1st (in a supposedly talented & deep draft) is looking more valuable everyday.
Hawks shooting 66% already
Pacers stuck at 37%. Missing a layup as George did is inexcusable.
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