Screw this 'rest the starters' fan nonsense...this team has taken pride in overcoming the injuries. Stealing this one tonight would be a knife in the Pacers' ribs
RE: I have been against Precious at the 4 at all costs
Thibs usually makes decisions based on the defensive side of the court first, and I think he is going to want the size to deal with Siakam. They have done a nice job of holding him in check through the first 2 games, you don’t want to let him beat up a small ball lineup and gain confidence to really get rolling.
Normally you worry about the spacing with Precious on the floor, but if Indiana is going to press, and trap/blitz Brunson then that leaves plenty of space for the rest of the team. Have to trust in the other 4 guys to make it happen, and Brunson to make the correct decision as he has all postseason.
Thibs usually makes decisions based on the defensive side of the court first, and I think he is going to want the size to deal with Siakam. They have done a nice job of holding him in check through the first 2 games, you don’t want to let him beat up a small ball lineup and gain confidence to really get rolling.
Normally you worry about the spacing with Precious on the floor, but if Indiana is going to press, and trap/blitz Brunson then that leaves plenty of space for the rest of the team. Have to trust in the other 4 guys to make it happen, and Brunson to make the correct decision as he has all postseason.
If Pacers start trapping Brunson like they did in the 4th of game 2, Knicks are going to destroy them
Indiana is mentally soft. You don't hand them anything. You keep punching them in the mouth and let them deal with that. They are front runners. When the crowd is screaming and they're running and hitting shots the look great. When the going gets tough like the 2nd halves the past 2 games they fold like a cardboard suitcase.
NY Giants16 I'm warming to starting Deuce too. We did it sometimes in March & April against teams that we're not as physical like Sac & GS and it worked well to get Deuce going.
his 2 pointers to avoid leaving open their 3 point shooters. They're a prolific outside shooting team, I'd rather let Siakem get his than double and leave shooters wide open from 3
But I think in this series so far he has shown that he realizes Indiana is gonna get theirs but that we have to make them pay on the other end of the floor and so far it's worked.
beingredients is a good sign. If anything to give Precious a few pointers on how to defend Siakim. If we ever needed Duece to be G League Deuce it's the next couple games. Especially with OG out. Does this mean Simms get some playoff minutes?
Indiana is mentally soft. You don't hand them anything. You keep punching them in the mouth and let them deal with that. They are front runners. When the crowd is screaming and they're running and hitting shots the look great. When the going gets tough like the 2nd halves the past 2 games they fold like a cardboard suitcase.
NY Giants16 I'm warming to starting Deuce too. We did it sometimes in March & April against teams that we're not as physical like Sac & GS and it worked well to get Deuce going.
Expecting the Pacers to get some home cooking officiating tonight, especially after Carlisle's bitching.
Or maybe it is the opposite. Carlisle is a bitch. Zero accountability by him with his team. All he's doing is blaming the refs. Wally and Hahn destroyed him in the post game.
Expecting the Pacers to get some home cooking officiating tonight, especially after Carlisle's bitching.
Or maybe it is the opposite. Carlisle is a bitch. Zero accountability by him with his team. All he's doing is blaming the refs. Wally and Hahn destroyed him in the post game.
I agree picking out 78 missed calls and sending to the NBA they might not get another call their way.
Refs don't like whining either.
Turner literally shoved Hartenstein to get a free 3...
then Turner basically runs over Brunson and tof course dont call it
Yeah there was a blatant shove to iHart right in front of ref. Same situation as sixers game 3. Gonna have a ton of calls that won’t work our way. Such is the nba
Id still start Deuce though..
I am also using Jefferies off the bench rather than Burks
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Id still start Deuce though..
I am also using Jefferies off the bench rather than Burks
Burks gimmie da heebie-jeebies man!
Normally you worry about the spacing with Precious on the floor, but if Indiana is going to press, and trap/blitz Brunson then that leaves plenty of space for the rest of the team. Have to trust in the other 4 guys to make it happen, and Brunson to make the correct decision as he has all postseason.
Hopefully you guys get a fair game from the refs. Carlisle is a bitch for what he did.
Normally you worry about the spacing with Precious on the floor, but if Indiana is going to press, and trap/blitz Brunson then that leaves plenty of space for the rest of the team. Have to trust in the other 4 guys to make it happen, and Brunson to make the correct decision as he has all postseason.
If Pacers start trapping Brunson like they did in the 4th of game 2, Knicks are going to destroy them
NY Giants16 I'm warming to starting Deuce too. We did it sometimes in March & April against teams that we're not as physical like Sac & GS and it worked well to get Deuce going.
That’s encouraging
NY Giants16 I'm warming to starting Deuce too. We did it sometimes in March & April against teams that we're not as physical like Sac & GS and it worked well to get Deuce going.
+1
They are definitely on the soft side.
Deuce has quietly been very disappointing vs Indy thus far. Now with OG also out, they can't afford for him to play the way he has been
This is the perfect scenario for this team... Let them pick against us and under estimate this team.
Or maybe it is the opposite. Carlisle is a bitch. Zero accountability by him with his team. All he's doing is blaming the refs. Wally and Hahn destroyed him in the post game.
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Expecting the Pacers to get some home cooking officiating tonight, especially after Carlisle's bitching.
Or maybe it is the opposite. Carlisle is a bitch. Zero accountability by him with his team. All he's doing is blaming the refs. Wally and Hahn destroyed him in the post game.
I agree picking out 78 missed calls and sending to the NBA they might not get another call their way.
Refs don't like whining either.
then Turner basically runs over Brunson and tof course dont call it
then Turner basically runs over Brunson and tof course dont call it
Yeah there was a blatant shove to iHart right in front of ref. Same situation as sixers game 3. Gonna have a ton of calls that won’t work our way. Such is the nba
I hear you. We know they won't though.
Halliburton or Cameron Payne?
They should take this game straight to the 90s. Play defense and foul as needed, but when you foul you make sure the whole crowd feels it.
4 starters are injured and it’s a make up game for the refs and the Pacers. no shot we win this game lol