BGleas Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 8 hours ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: Hey they were back for one game. Yup, Celtics have been a disappointment so far. Yet still just 1game behind the Pacers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Espn's latest 'rankings' have the P's in 10th at 10-6, they seem to be discounting the P's due to Vic's knee soreness issues (though they just won). Boston, at 9-7, is listed at #6. That doesn't seem well founded. Boston's offense is a work in progress, and they've been losing, hence the record. Seems a ranking on expectation, as opposed to accomplishment. Meanwhile the Thunder are up to #4, on PG's 27.8 ppg, 10 boards, 5 assists and 2.6 steals per game during Westbrook's absence, last 5 games. Westbrook should be back for the next game, will be interesting to see how they gel. Thunder still need Roberson back before they're a real contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Hoosierhoopster said: Espn's latest 'rankings' have the P's in 10th at 10-6, they seem to be discounting the P's due to Vic's knee soreness issues (though they just won). Boston, at 9-7, is listed at #6. That doesn't seem well founded. Boston's offense is a work in progress, and they've been losing, hence the record. Seems a ranking on expectation, as opposed to accomplishment. Meanwhile the Thunder are up to #4, on PG's 27.8 ppg, 10 boards, 5 assists and 2.6 steals per game during Westbrook's absence, last 5 games. Westbrook should be back for the next game, will be interesting to see how they gel. Thunder still need Roberson back before they're a real contender. Completely agree on the Celtics. At some point you just have to start winning games. With that said, I found a little more on their schedule. It's been incredibly difficult, but again a team that is supposed to be a legit title contender should be winning more of these games. https://twitter.com/SeanGrandePBP/status/1064027834040164352 If you can't view the tweet, here is the gist... The schedule. 13 of the first 16 were against teams at or above .500…composite win % .546 11 of the next 14 are against teams at or below .500… composite win % .343 14 of the 21 after that will be at home Edited November 19, 2018 by BGleas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Vic-less P's swat Utah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 7 hours ago, rico said: Vic-less P's swat Utah. IIRC 1st without Vic, since joining the Pacers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: IIRC 1st without Vic, since joining the Pacers Second. He left injured early last game. Last year the P’s lost every he missed. Now they have more balanced scoring and can win without him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 20 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: Second. He left injured early last game. Last year the P’s lost every he missed. Now they have more balanced scoring and can win without him Poorly worded. I meant games he did not play at all. That's a good sign to win without Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 26 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: Poorly worded. I meant games he did not play at all. That's a good sign to win without Vic. And over a quality opponent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, rico said: And over a quality opponent. Even more important yes. Like most say this team is vastly improved over last years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Look out for Aaron Holiday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwtaylor1055 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Great win last night without Vic, my two cents: - Aaron Holiday needs consistent playing time(non garbage minutes), kid can flat out play. His fouls will go down as the game slows down for him, still has lots of jitters IMO. - Tyreke Evans when not running the PnR needs to play as an off ball player on the offensive end similar to what Doug is doing, example coming from corner off screens and depending what the defense gives you, either take it in for the layup, dish to the screener that's rolling to the goal or take the pull up shot(instead of dribbling 5 or 6 times then shooting). The movement becomes to stagnant when he has the ball and no PnR action is happening(unless he gets around his defender to the rim). - Nice to see Doug do the little things to get some scoring. Back cutting and slashing for some easy points. He will have to do this every game when he starts out with a miss on his first jump shot or 3pt attempt. - Both Sabonis and Myles played great, 14 or 15 assists from the both of these guys combined. - Pacers defense allowing 96.78 ppg at home, 105.62 ppg on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 That road-home defensive discrepancy is crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: That road-home defensive discrepancy is crazy. I thought defense traveled? Hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 39 minutes ago, rico said: I thought defense traveled? Hmmmm You have to have the ball to travel😀😀😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: You have to have the ball to travel😀😀😀 You know what I meant!!!!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Yes in my experience defense does travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwtaylor1055 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 There is a reference in regards to a 2 on 1 rebounding from Thad. This could be why Myles rebounding is low due to always trying to have a body on the biggest defender, relying on a teammate to close in the ball? Just a thought. I am not sure if they just started emphasizing this for this year or last year as well. https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2018/11/19/victor-oladipo-less-indiana-pacers-steamroll-utah-jazz-121-94/2053707002/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 1 hour ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: Sore butt again?......make the best of it Thomas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 Thomas Bryant started for the Wiz tonight, played 19 min, 3-5 for 7 points, 3 boards and an assist and the Wiz are up on the Clips with a min to play 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Jesus, Bucks over Portland by 43 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: Jesus, Bucks over Portland by 43 points Jesus knew that before you told him. Edited November 22, 2018 by 5fouls 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Hornets beat the Pacers but silver lining, Cody hit for 7-10 with 5 boards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 One thing is clear in the West, Golden State is Curry’s team. 4th loss in a row, this time stomped by the Thunder (who, like IU), have injury after injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 7 hours ago, Hoosierhoopster said: One thing is clear in the West, Golden State is Curry’s team. 4th loss in a row, this time stomped by the Thunder (who, like IU), have injury after injury There was a stat I saw the other day, and I don’t remember the exact numbers but it was the Warriors record without Curry vs without Durant, and they stink when Curry is out and basically don’t skip a beat without Durant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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