Open Game Thread #28: Pacers vs. Wizards
by Tom Lewis on Dec 22, 2007 5:47 PM EST
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After last night's Minny Massacre, there are no numbers to crunch or favorable matchups that lend me confidence enough to expect a win. However, I've been in this position several times this year and always enjoyed the bounce-back effort of the Pacers. Still, I don't know what to expect. The Wiz are trying to bounce back themselves after dropping a game last night to the Atlanta Hawks.
Bruno's Scouting Report looks back and explores the Pacers' "erratic" and "inconsistent" defense. Hmmm, erratic and inconsistent, aren't those euphemisms for HORSE(BLEEP).
We know the Wiz will exploit any defensive lapses. Looking at the numbers, the first team to 120 may be the winner tonight.
For a Wizards perspective, check out Bullets Forever.
Here's what the efficiency numbers say:
| Team | Pace | Off.Eff. | Def.Eff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 97.4(2nd) | 106.8(16th) | 106.0(13th) |
| WAS | 90.9(14th) | 109.5(11th) | 108.5(20th) |
Projected Starters
| PACERS | pos. | WIZARDS |
|---|---|---|
| Jermaine O'Neal | F | Antawn Jamison |
| Danny Granger | F | Caron Butler |
| Troy Murphy | C | Brendan Haywood |
| Mike Dunleavy | G | DeShawn Stevenson |
| Jamaal Tinsley | G | Roger Mason |
Feel free to leave your thoughts on the game in the comments.
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Granger
How about the fan rushing the court? That was pretty funny.
by Ben Q Rock on Dec 22, 2007 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not really
by Ben Q Rock on Dec 22, 2007 11:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you on Granger
by Tom Lewis on Dec 22, 2007 11:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
4-8 FGs for Granger...
by kester99 on Dec 22, 2007 11:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Make that 4-8 3s for Danny.
by kester99 on Dec 23, 2007 12:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This teams a crap shoot that's for sure
Keeps it entertaining, I guess.
by Tom Lewis on Dec 23, 2007 12:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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