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Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

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  • #16
    Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

    PG was brilliant. That being sad, refs missed crucial calls on both sides tonight. Pretty horrible in the 4th quarter/OT.
    DG for 3

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    • #17
      Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

      It felt like Thomas was so much better than 13/31.
      There is no NBA player named Monte Ellis.

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      • #18
        Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

        Originally posted by boombaby1987 View Post
        It felt like Thomas was so much better than 13/31.
        hell yeah it did, kid felt unstoppable

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        • #19
          Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

          Since Pacers won this one, I can live with a loss in Denver tomorrow. Also a California-Arizona-California-Colorado-California road trip doesn't make too much sense.
          There is no NBA player named Monte Ellis.

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          • #20
            Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

            I wish Lance had made that full court shot. That would've been great.

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            • #21
              Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

              I do want to partially defend the guys picking on Roy. I would agree with anyone who says Roy is tough as nails in the defensive paint. In other aspects of the game, Roy plays hard. But I honestly believe him to be soft offensively and as a rebounder.

              At this stage, I don't think much can be done to provide Roy better balance and stability. He gets knocked off his path and position a lot and is on the floor a lot. But, there is a lot that Roy could do to improve his ability to catch and grasp the ball better by improving his forearm and hand strength. I hope he focuses just as much on that this summer as he does on his workouts in Texas.

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              • #22
                Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

                A few quick thoughts...

                1. Paul George continues to amaze. How that is still possible, I don't know.

                2. But for PG's heroics, Pacers don't win this game without David West or Lance Stephenson. I thought tide actually turned for Kings in first place when West picked up 2 quick fouls. Kings had no answer for West. And though Lance had his bad moments, and got bodied by D Williams a few times (duh), his tenacity got the Pacers valuable buckets and boards.

                3. This game was both the bad and the great of Roy Hibbert. I'll never understand how the guy who is automatic vs MIA can look like such a spazz on offense against other teams, and I thought he played indecisively on defense early, but once Pacers locked down on defense and funneled everything to Hibbert like they usually do, you were reminded there isn't a better defender on the planet. His defense created the stops that made this outcome possible.

                4. Rough game for George Hill. I don't know how to evaluate him, given his marks just couldn't miss. But I couldn't come away from this saying he played well either.

                5. This has been a really rough road trip for Watson, Mahinmi and Scola so far. Watson is making bad gambles on defense of late, and a total nonfactor on offense. Mahinmi...look, we evaluate Ian on a scale, but even for those expectations, he has been incredibly sloppy on this trip. Quite frankly, his effort on the boards has been laughable, and now his usually-solid rim protection is off because his defensive timing in general is off—he's jumping late, challenging at bad angles and inviting contact fouls. It's really not a good look fro Ian. And Scola finally...I think we all concede defense and consistent rim play from Scola, and he wasn't horrible on defense tonight, but if he's not hitting his spot-up 2s, you're also reminded the guy really has no purpose other than to keep West in play for the home stretch. Given Scola's role on the team, he's just gotta hit those consistently. He hasn't this trip.

                6. Maybe JMO, but I think Danny Granger is at a bit of a crossroads and needs to make a decision on his game. Fact is, he needs to be an impact player when he comes off the bench. He needs to impact the game. That doesn't mean he has to score 10+ points. That means he had to be efficient on offense and/or make impact, hustle plays on defense. The last few games...he's just not doing either. Granger and Hill looked allergic to 50-50 balls today, and Granger got caught napping on at least 2 easy buckets for Sacramento. I thought the effort and focus were lacking, and Granger looked like a guy who wasn't sure what his impact on the game should be. I don't think that answer will be consistent game after game, but I do think whatever it is, the impact has to be there. That's the caliber of player he is, and that's the expectation within that lineup.

                7. If Pacers don't pick up 3 pretty dumb techs (granted I saw Aaron Gray whine about 2 or 3 calls as loudly as George did, and not get whistled...), they don't need a 4 point play to tie this. Guys lost their cool tonight. Hey, you're going to have tough calls go against you. Play through it. Easier said than done, but if you do, you'll benefit from a few yourself at some point (Hibbert clocked Williams at the end on a key defensive stop, and it was a no-call). I think this team gets caught whining and selling out for calls sometimes -- staying back to complain, staying back on the floor to sell a call, etc. I just don't want it to come back to bite them later.

                8. If we're honest, Pacers stole that win. But you're going to need to steal wins! Just reiterates that, in the clutch, you always look to West and George. Anyone else is secondary. And lean on your defense to make winning plays.

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                • #23
                  Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

                  Alrighty Then!!!
                  Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL

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                  • #24
                    Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

                    I don't think anyone is denying that Roy struggles on offense. It's just frustrating when certain posters choose to pick out negative plays over and over as opposed to positive ones. Just personal preference I guess. There's an ignore list for a reason, guess I should use it.
                    There is no NBA player named Monte Ellis.

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                    • #25
                      Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

                      Also despite 3/9 shooting, George Hill was 2 rebounds and 2 assists away form a triple double. Finished with 10 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals.
                      There is no NBA player named Monte Ellis.

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                      • #26
                        Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

                        How do we respond tomorrow now after an emotional win? Denver is going play their asses off for Brian Shaw
                        Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank Vogel

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                        • #27
                          Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

                          I'm still in shock lol, both from happiness and a little disappointment, mostly happy though. I thought it was going to be Phoenix all over again, but they slowly cut in, and cut in, then got it.

                          All I know is that if this had happened in the Phoenix game, they would've had to take me out in an ambulance, I would've had a heart attack somewhere down the line.
                          "It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."

                          ----------------- Reggie Miller

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                          • #28
                            Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

                            I'll give it up for Paul in that he pulled this one out but if we lost it would have been on the horrible defense Paul and Lance played for the first 3 quarters. Had our perimeter D been average we would have blown this game out in regulation. All I can say for those who are dogging on Hibbert is that you're only looking at one side of the game. Roy and West forced their entire offense into jump shooting game. Without our interior D we would have been blown out.
                            I'll come out and say it. I still think Roy is our most valuable player.
                            Why do teams tank? Ask a Spurs fan.

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                            • #29
                              Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

                              All hail Paul George. And David West. And Lance Stephenson. And Roy Hibbert. And George Hill. And Frank Vogel. But most of all, hail Paul George.
                              Originally posted by IrishPacer
                              Empty vessels make the most noise.

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                              • #30
                                Re: Pacers / King Post Game thread - 1/24/2014

                                Originally posted by Nuntius View Post
                                All hail Paul George. And David West. And Lance Stephenson. And Roy Hibbert. And George Hill. And Frank Vogel. But most of all, hail Paul George.
                                This game was much better to wake up early just to watch, huh?
                                Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.

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