Game Thread: Boston Celtics Vs. Indiana Pacers
by Tom Lewis on Jan 14, 2012 5:00 PM EST
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PrintBoston Celtics at Indiana Pacers, Jan 14, 2012 7:00 PM EST
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| January 14, 2012 - 7:00PM EST | ||
| Bankers Life Fieldhouse | ||
| Radio: 93.1FM WIBC TV: Fox Sports Indiana | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Rajon Rondo | PG | Darren Collison |
| Ray Allen | SG | Paul George |
| Paul Pierce | SF | Danny Granger |
| Kevin Garnett | PF | David West |
| Jermaine O'Neal | C | Roy Hibbert |
The Indiana Pacers take on the Boston Celtics tonight at Bankers Life Fieldhouse after expending a lot of energy on Friday night coming back and beat the Toronto Raptors in the fourth quarter. Of course, Danny Granger will be fresh as a daisy after getting tossed in the first half against Toronto.
The Celtics also played last night, dropping a game at home to the Chicago Bulls. Like the Raptors last night, the C's will be desperate to win after falling two games below .500 with their latest loss. The Celtics will also have revenge on their mind after the Pacers soundly beat the C's last Friday 87-74 to begin their current three-game losing streak. Speaking of streaks, the Pacers also look to remain undefeated at the Fieldhouse so far this season.
Here is the Pacers.com preview. For a Boston perspective, check out CelticsBlog. Also, after the game check out Pacers Overtime on WIBC 93.1FM with Eddie White. Need to have an Indy Cornrows mention on the show!
Leave your thoughts and observations on the game in the comments.
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heard pierce is almost 100%.
hope granger is ready and breaks out of that ugly slump
I hope people stop talking about those Granger trades.
Or about how he sucks. Hey, let’s trade him for Monta Ellis. That guy never takes bad shots or hogs the ball.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
Man I hate grass...
Always gotta cut it.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
Excited for this game. Pacers need this one with a west coast trip coming up next week along with a stint with the magic and bulls.
by erockrap on Jan 14, 2012 6:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I hate missing games.
I hope they bring it tonight and extend the winning streak.
Pacers motto - "Never Easy"
Pacers = Thugs
So Thugs never have it easy = Thug Life
I love the Pacers. I love the Thug Life
by SpaceCowboy1984 on Jan 14, 2012 6:47 PM EST reply actions
I hope they're just hungry
Cause I’m kind of hungry, but I don’t feel like doing anything about it right now.
Celtics have barely been able to hang with teams that have a pulse, so I hope that prevails. This is going to be a really hard game though. Hopefully being at home sparks these guys.
Nope.
Any good? Last movie I watched was ‘Dale and Tucker vs. Evil’
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
Man, C’s still seem posing with that lineup. Gotta make em work.
by Tom Lewis on Jan 14, 2012 7:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Boston have literally come up with 100% of loose balls
And have gotten literally 100% of the calls go their way.
Glad we finally got a call.
This one was getting out of control! lol
I think Pierce grabbed him when he was trying to go around the screen.
Should have been a foul. >.>
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
Just feed the big man.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:18 PM EST reply actions
I wish Paul would dunk that.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:18 PM EST reply actions
*shrug
That is the guy he has been learning from.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
BOOOOO
Come on, PG! Ray’s on his butt and you pass up a 3!?
When Roy falls to the ground...
… I always hold my breath. He’s so tall it’s like falling out of a second story window.
He does it so often that it doesn't even bother me anymore.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
Liking what we're seeing here thus far.
On a side note, I’m watching how Philly does tonight. The Sixers and Pacers are the only two teams in the league with seven players in double figures. I’d like to see which team blinks first.
They're currently losing.
But yeah, let’s see if that holds up. Highly doubt it.
Nine points for George
I don’t know if this is usually when they take Ray out in the first, but it’s nice to see him go out regardless.
Looks like Fox is tryng to recapture that '24' magic with 'touch'
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:26 PM EST reply actions
Yeah...
They won’t see that Pierce.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:27 PM EST reply actions
Are there any on-ball defenders in the league...
… with quick enough feet to counter the first step of an NBA point guard?
DAMMIT ROY
That was going in, there was NO need for that!
Where the hell was DC?
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:31 PM EST reply actions
Lance has the golden shoes.
Guess it’s a home thing.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:33 PM EST reply actions
You can't say that Danny stands still.
His off-the-ball movement is looking good.
I agree
He’s moving well. That rest did him some good
They just said they do.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
I love the team...
But I’m not going to wake up that early to stand in the snow after a regular season game… especially in shorts.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions
It would be like a dream come true.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
If Dahntay offered me his autograph...
… I’d tell him I was too busy.
I like Lance's speed.
But that only looks good when it goes in. So… yeah. Maybe don’t do that.
I'm a real estate agent in Hamilton County.
And I’ve never once met another Pacers fan. Anyone else have that problem?
Ugh, and you write for this site?
Shameful. =)
He hit one
Already. Got by his defender and ot it off the glass. Nice 10-0 run to close quarter.
That'd be hilarious.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Pacers up 29-24
End on a 10-0 run. Very pleased with how they closed. Need to keep up the solid play.
PG
Needs to not jump for that steal as often as he is. He needs to see it before he goes after it.
Honestly, I'm okay with Dahntay when...
… he shoots near the rim. He’s highly effective.
Big fan of that defensive series just now
Finally came away with the board…
Ehhhh…before turning it over.
:ditto:
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
Nope
I wish I could restart his career starting the day he retires. I’ll miss his play. Always a joy to watch him go to work.
Jeff Foster Automatic!
I just turned on the game and Foster scores. Awesome.
Jeff "THE MONSTER" Foster
True story, I was in O’Charley’s in Noblesville “conducting business” when Jeff Foster walked in and occupied the urinal next to me. I will say, without shame, that I violated the number one rule of bathroom etiquette – I looked directly at him and said, “Hey, Mr. Foster.” He merely nodded his head. Best. Day. Ever.
Granger is still playing?
Funny, I thought he would have been tossed by now … or traded. Just kidding.
ARGH
Had a chance to see PG in a 1v1 fast break.
Yeah. 2 points and a block...
… to go alone with 2 fouls and 2 turnovers.
Woo! Rondo could play for New England.
Did you see his open court tackling? Good, fundamental hit.
I spent some time scouring Golden State's fan forums yesterday.
Those guys are really ticked that they passed on Paul George in last year’s draft. They still talk about it. Nice to hear that another team is jealous of one of our players.
good thing...
I think Golden State would have ruined him.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
It's possible
Remember when George got to town, Hibbert seemed like the first player who reached out to him and basically said, “Time to work!”
I believe the living version is called.
Dwight Howard.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
We are doing to Boston...
… what Philly is doing to Washington. That’s a nice feeling.
Oh, wow, what was that?
Did anyone else just see DC pass up a wide open Granger for George Hill? Wonder what that was all about?
could there be factions within the team…no.
by senelcoolidge on Jan 14, 2012 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Roy is going backwards in his FT shooting.
Take your time, man, come on.
For anyone that cares...
… San Fran just knocked off The Saints.
San Fran is my superbowl pick.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
I got NY and the Pats for the SB
but, I wouldn’t mind seeing Denver make it, only so I can see everyone’s head explode.
I'd puke.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
I'd love that.
Because it wouldn’t make any logical sense.
Eh, none of the feeds are working for me
SF are in the process of beating the Saints – TD pass from Smith to Davis. (in case anyone wants to know)
Pacers up 56-48
A lot better than the last time these teams played and scored about 15 points in the first half combined.
Good to see E’Twaun Moore. I remember seeing him, Eric Gordon and Matt Howard playing in a high school all star game at The Hoosier gym.
Roy's shooting under 40%.
You’d like to see him start abusing JO a bit more, since it’s such an easy match-up for him.
Certainly looks like one Boston team will win tonight
Maybe two?
The point is…it’s all right with me as long as the Celtics are the ones on the losing end.
I just paid 10 dollars for the livestream
im sure its gonna be worth it
I agree. I have the best of both. Watching the feed, but hearing the play by play from Mark and Slick. The feed is delayed, so I know what is happening beforehand.
I got a feed that works but it's being commentated by some guys from an Eastern European country
For some reason, I want to say one of the Slavic countries
Not sure if I like Mark and Slick...
… more than Denari and Buckner/Croshere.
I'd be upset at not pushing this lead further
But I feel pretty good maintaining an 8-10 point lead. Just need to cut off any potential runs.
ours is fatter.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 8:41 PM EST reply actions
no kidding.
it’d probably end up as a foul anyways.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
In 2012 Pacers fashion...
… we’re doing some damage in the third quarter. What is Vogel feeding these guys at halftime?
Good work, Roy!
Don’t linger too much, it might start to become taunting.
GET THAT SHEET OUTTA HERE. – Roy Hibbert
I wonder if you would get T'd up if you taunt in a proper manner
“I do believe you have just had the misfortune of having my hand meet your ball in a most emphatic manner.”
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
Nice
Granger is doing everything well, except shooting. Nice block by Roy. 3 by DC!
Slick
Slick was asking if Roy is jumping higher. I think it is that Roy is actually jumping.
Our defense is exciting.
Been a long time since we’ve been able to say that more than twice a season.
Look at Danny jawing at Hill.
T HIM UP! CAN’T HAVE THAT!
I love hearing them talk.
I don’t remember hearing that much communication in the recent years past.
peac.e
Their starters are playing a lot of minutes, it seems
Roy looks like the only one over 20 min so far
How's it racist
I’m sure if I were ever to become non-lazy and decide to learn Manderin Chinese, my accent would be attrocious….and I wouldn’t mind someone making fun of it.
peac.e
Crazy how it seems everyone is having a great night
But statistically, this is a pretty average night.
It's the defense.
gotta be.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
Defense and...
Only Tyler is shooting under 30%
Seems like most nights there’s multiple players in the top 7 or 8 of our rotation shooting under 30%
peac.e
Yeah, we needed this.
The post-Brawl years were abysmal.
Just got home. Seems to be a nice game for the Pacers.
Quick highlights?
And it's now my sig
by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT
Moving the ball....
…and playing insanely active defense.
And shots are falling at a slightly better clip than most nights.
peac.e
Not really.
41% is pretty consistent for the season.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, the Pacers are shooting above 40% for the season so far.
Considering the stinkiness of earlier, not bad – the little things make me happy
I'm sorry...
Ty’s got his game. Go hard and hope for the best (foul or lucky bounce around the rim)…
But he’s got to learn to take better shots.
peac.e
Mike Dunleavy is gonna be out for about a month.
Hurt his groin, apparently. He seemed to always miss games here and there with injuries. I don’t miss him.
If we can keep up the improved ball movement.
I don’t either.
But early on this season I was thinking he’d be a great asset to have.
peac.e
His offensive flow, yeah.
But not his lack of defense. I like what we’re seeing from our guys.
Tyler just said...
… ‘Hey, Kev, remember my rookie season when you stared me down? Suck it.’
Hans
Hans to Garnett – okay old man, I’ll take that!
Tyler has to learn how to play big boy basketball.
What happened to the versatility he was developing late last year?
peac.e
T traveled
But he had Pierce draped over him that whole play as well.
And maybe some safe word to yell at Tyler....
…when he starts to hurt the team.
Like, “PASS”….
But they also have to get in a position to where ty can make an easy pass.
peac.e
the foundation one with the lame country song.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah but I got a 4 year old daughter....
I hate to say it gets me a little choked up….despite the cheese.
peac.e
yep.
I bet you can’t wait to have her put you into a nursing home. ahhh, nothing like the smell of death.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
Interestingly enough
Every year he’s hit a three pointer, he’s had two for the year. So we’re destined for another one at some point this year.
Good to know they're playing so well this quarter
They’ll likely end up under 40% shooting for the night.
PG seriously needs to have better judgement.
And it's now my sig
by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT
Maaan Tyler.....
gotta work on passing out of the double team..sigh
Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work.
-Thomas Edison
I can't believe Alex freakin' smith...
No way is NO defense that bad. I think he actually had that good of a game…him and Davis
peac.e
Harbaugh absolutely saved his career.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
PG going 1-2 on 2’s lowers his overall 3pt%. Crazy.
And it's now my sig
by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT
A few opinions.
New York is a bad team. Atlanta is a good team that caught a bad break. The Celtics are too old to contend anymore. It will be us and Orlando battling for that 3rd/4th spot. We may be able to beat out Philly for the 3rd spot.
Philly, Orlando, and Atlanta (with Horford)...
…probably have more talent in their starting 5. But only Philly has the depth to beat us out if we stay healthy AND DO THAT….yes Roy and PG
peac.e
Should have posted up DG with Rondo on him.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 9:20 PM EST reply actions
Me too
I’ve noticed him doing it more this season.
Really...
…I felt like he did it too much late last year and people were starting to anticipate it.
peac.e
I feel like he didn't do it enough
Or maybe not at the right times…
12 steals, 9 blocked shots.
Good numbers, fellas.
Yes.....
Stats are pretty good. I think if the 13 assists were about 50% higher the field goal percentage would be better….In fact, we’re probably about 6 or 7 terrible Tyler shots from shooting 45%
peac.e
Yeah, our team FG% is much worse because of Tyler and Jeff's combined 2-14.
And yeah, the assists need to skyrocket.
means our defense has been smashing mouths.
still need to box out better.
And it's now my sig
by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT
Mostly two guys were missing
Hansbrough and Foster. Granger missed a lot of twos but made up for it with his treys.
If this holds up, we'll improve to 7-0 when we outrebound our opponents.
And improve to 5-0 at home. Sexy time.
Hibbs with the dunk!
I wonder if Roy is related to Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals? Pressure Drop!
You guys...
… Indiana is 9-3. Can we just end the season now and bask in this?
We are the 4th seed.
Woo!
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
Lou is almost a 60% career shooter.
Why can’t he finish at the rim? He grabs an O board and then airballs a layup. How?
is it just me or is d granger turning into a d jones lite?
good defender and bad shooter so far. don’te get me wrong. am all for keeping granger but his shooting is up and down.
c’mon guys, he’s gonna find his shot. I’m just happy he’s playing serious D again.
And it's now my sig
by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT
Me too.
I’m not as concerned about his %, but his shot selection. I think that’s getting a little better and his shot will come.
LOVING the defense.
peac.e
His FG% was fine tonight.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
You want him to shoot better than 42%...
… but it’s definitely a step up from his season 30ish %.
Competition hasn't been great
But this team is doing everything they need to do against teams they should beat. It’s good to know that crapper in Detroit is (for now) an anomaly. See if they can’t take care of business in Sacramento and Oakland before they face some stiff teams.
Oh goody.
I can see Brandon rush again.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 14, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
that is the same average as ever single year in the NBA lol
he is shooting a bit better though. his PER is now a whopping 13.5!
www.themindofshadow.blogspot.com/
Not at all.
you just gotta look at the slowly improving execution by the pacers….and the defensive intensity and enjoy that for what it’s worth.
peac.e
Good team victory
I was half expecting a let down, and half expecting Boston to come in and look to get hot. Glad neither happened!
Jeff Foster took 6 shots. LOL
I wonder what his career high in shots is….
And it's now my sig
by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT
Yeah.
Part of our shooting woes come in garbage time, I’d think.
The parts I saw were great
I can’t wait for the recap to see what I missed.
Pacers motto - "Never Easy"
Pacers = Thugs
So Thugs never have it easy = Thug Life
I love the Pacers. I love the Thug Life
by SpaceCowboy1984 on Jan 14, 2012 9:35 PM EST reply actions
One of the stats I love most is the 22-23 FTs.
And it's now my sig
by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT
Good night fellas.
I gotta wait for my wife to go to bed so I can watch the 1st quarter that I missed…but DVR’d
peac.e
West coast trip
Coming up is looking interesting. We could go 2-1 maybe 3-0 depending how things turn out. Could be huge going forward
2-1
Should be expected. Warriors feel like a wild card. Gotta take care of business against the Kings, and I am really excited to watch them play the Lakers, both to see how they stack up and also because Kobe is in Eff You mode and I want to catch one more glimpse of that while I still can.
Well, night everyone.
Watching the Broncos getting spanked. Not a Pats fan AT ALL, but I think they’ll be in the SB. (head-desk)
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