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Post game #2 Pacers vs Wizards

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  • #46
    the wanamaker signing remains completely ****ing bizarre btw


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    • #47
      We lost 2 games but they were actually entertaining. I feel like all of last year watch so boring it was unwatchable.

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      • #48
        Originally posted by CableKC View Post
        I know that Carlisle TECHNICALLY played 10 Players in the game.....but Wanamaker only played 2 minutes and Brissett played only 8 minutes. Carlisle essentially played an 8 man rotation where Brogdon/Duarte/Myles/Sabonis played 40+ minutes ( WTF? ). TJM, Holiday and Lamb played 20+ minutes.

        Carlisle can't go on like this. I really hope that Levert is going to return soon.
        I’m not totally convinced that Rick isn’t using this first part of the season to test out our core (or top 8 or so) extensively to see how they fit in his desired system.

        By shortening the rotation that much, you certainly start racking up plenty of game footage to analyze before the trade deadline.

        EDIT: Think of it as an extension of the preseason where you suddenly don’t look like a jerk for playing your starters the entire game.

        Maybe I’m way off base, but that seems like a more tactical strategy that Rick would take if he knows that the first third of the season is going to run the depleted team a wood chipper.

        With 40% of your starting lineup out indefinitely, what does he have to lose? (Other than games of course)
        I think KP is a Captain Planet fan. He believes that the collective will of five decent starters can outweigh the power of top-level talent. Too bad Herb won't cut the check for their Planeteer rings.

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        • #49
          Why do we need 4 centers under the age of 26? Do we spend first round picks on these guys to keep the bench warm? ****ing ill built team.
          Danger Zone

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          • #50
            Originally posted by Trader Joe View Post
            the wanamaker signing remains completely ****ing bizarre btw
            I get passing on Lance to give some raw 19 year old a chance, but this dude is older than Lance.

            I don't get it either.

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            • #51
              Originally posted by CJ Jones View Post

              I'm not sure what the challenge rules are, but I thought all close plays (out of bounds, clock, etc.) under 2 minutes were automatically reviewed.
              nah they changed that this year

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              • #52
                Originally posted by indyman37 View Post

                I’m not totally convinced that Rick isn’t using this first part of the season to test out our core (or top 8 or so) extensively to see how they fit in his desired system.

                By shortening the rotation that much, you certainly start racking up plenty of game footage to analyze before the trade deadline.

                EDIT: Think of it as an extension of the preseason where you suddenly don’t look like a jerk for playing your starters the entire game.

                Maybe I’m way off base, but that seems like a more tactical strategy that Rick would take if he knows that the first third of the season is going to run the depleted team a wood chipper.

                With 40% of your starting lineup out indefinitely, what does he have to lose? (Other than games of course)
                I look at it the other way around when it comes to "seeing what you have and what you can do" approach. This would be the best time to see whether Brissett, Jackson or Goga can do...specifically at the beginning of the season when you have 2 key Starters down.
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                • #53
                  I know we are missing two starters but the fact Rick couldn’t find more then four guys worth playing (with two usually staggered) suggests he isn’t as high on our depth as KP is.

                  TJM doesn’t look like a natural fit for the style. Lamb…crikey are we actually playing him to INCREASE his trade value? Craig isn’t offering enough at either end.

                  Right now we cannot afford to take our rookie off. Which is both good and bad. Duarte, Domas, Brogdon Myles (incredible game) have actually all been terrific. The fifth spot on the floor might as well be raffled off to a fan right now.

                  I’d love it to have been Oshae but unfortunately he played the worst 8 mins of his career in this one. Wanamaker playing is a mystery.

                  Defensively we are…very accomodating, to be nice about it. Yes those shots tonight were contested, and Myles does a good job on shot releases close to the basket but everything between the offense starting and that point is too comfortable. How often do opposing guards have to pick up the dribble under pressure? How often is a pick and roll blown up because of defensive activity? How many passes are tipped? How many times are they forced into something sub-optimal late in the clock? That’s not coaching, that is not having and disruptive defensive presence beyond that bloke who excels at literally the last moment defending an offensive possession.

                  SOS Levert and Warren, this is looking like being a deep hole early in the season.
                  "I’m your favorite player’s favorite player. And it’s not enough for me for him to know that. I want the world to know that." -- Michael Beasley

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                  • #54
                    Originally posted by CableKC View Post
                    I look at it the other way around when it comes to "seeing what you have and what you can do" approach. This would be the best time to see whether Brissett, Jackson or Goga can do...specifically at the beginning of the season when you have 2 key Starters down.
                    I actually agree with you that we should be testing out our bench - especially after Brissett’s performance at the end of last season - but this coaching staff already seems to have formed fairly low opinions of both he and Goga.

                    Not seeing any Jackson minutes has been the most surprising in my mind, especially after all the hype and run time he got in preseason.
                    I think KP is a Captain Planet fan. He believes that the collective will of five decent starters can outweigh the power of top-level talent. Too bad Herb won't cut the check for their Planeteer rings.

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                    • #55
                      Originally posted by SaintLouisan View Post

                      I get passing on Lance to give some raw 19 year old a chance, but this dude is older than Lance.

                      I don't get it either.
                      I'm so tired of people acting like Lance is a good NBA player, but even I'd much rather have him than Wanamaker. Wanamaker isn't good. Give me Dunn or Exum, or even Lance at this point.

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                      • #56
                        Hopefully LeVert and Warren return sooner than later so we have a chance to see what the starting five might look like under Rick.

                        But our short rotation and seemingly lack of players who fit the “dribble-pass-shoot capable” label that we reportedly want would lead me to believe that moves will be made leading up to the deadline of next offseason.

                        I think KP is a Captain Planet fan. He believes that the collective will of five decent starters can outweigh the power of top-level talent. Too bad Herb won't cut the check for their Planeteer rings.

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                        • #57
                          Pacers have no clue how to defend the pick and roll and every team knows it. How about watching game film of Phoenix and that will show you. If you don't have the personelle then get the personelle. Brogdon is a joke when it comes to this. Isaiah Jackson can do it. Give him a chance. They have got to improve their quickness in the backcourt.
                          Way to slow.
                          Last edited by doctor-h; 10-23-2021, 08:50 AM.

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                          • #58
                            I know we wanted to win but you can expect to beat (checks roster) Kyle Kuzma and Spencer Dinwiddie on their home court. They're just too elite.

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                            • #59
                              Well, maybe we somehow win tonight to relieve some of the frustration of first two, but it's been torture watching thus far. Feels like we're still beating our head on last year's wall.

                              Wasted 40 from Myles. He'll come back to earth offensively now. Domas will score but will remain mostly useless on D. The newly extended Brogdon is obviously not a point guard. Duarte looks good, but does he have potential to be great? And that's our best four. Sure, Warren and LeVert would help, but what can you really expect given their track record of being made of glass?

                              I wonder if RC really thought he could win with this roster? Did he really relish the idea of working with Pritchard? Is he just waiting for Pritch's eventual dismissal so he takes control over all personnel decisions?

                              If the very real possibility of 0-4 transpires (or 0-6 maybe), it's going to be hard to keep selling fans on running back, but with RC's breath of fresh air when the product on the floor looks like an injury-prone, limited talent, no athleticism roster. Barring Warren and LeVert returning and suddenly becoming durable players, there wil be no more defending this roster as competitive.




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                              • #60
                                Originally posted by pacers_heath View Post
                                I know we wanted to win but you can expect to beat (checks roster) Kyle Kuzma and Spencer Dinwiddie on their home court. They're just too elite.

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                                Apart from domas, turner, duarte and Malcolm, the rest played like crap.

                                I like the adjustment carlisle did after the wizards run. Especially the zone at the end of regulation.

                                TJM didn’t played well again. If he hit one of the missed 3, the pacers win this game. But he did defended well, playing zone..

                                holiday seems not healthy enough still..

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