2016-2017 Indiana Pacers season (and the rest of the NBA)

[2006Coltsbestever]

Lucky shot  He missed the FT though. Still up 110-108. This is where PG just needs to steamroll to the basket like LeBron does and get a call or score.

[oldunclemark]

Just now, Bluefire4 said:

Oh crap... can't jump in the air Myles.

True....you're right//he doesnt have to jump to block Lou Williams shot.

..

110-108..Rockets foul shooting so bad

[Bluefire4]

Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Lucky shot  He missed the FT though. Still up 110-108. This is where PG just needs to steamroll to the basket like LeBron does and get a call or score.

That's not happening. Hopefully he finishes with the jump shot.

[Bluefire4]

Harden can't play defense but he has active hands.

[oldunclemark]

well-run play out of the time out.....CJ MIles comes through...113-108

[2006Coltsbestever]

CJ Miles for 3! Yesssssssssss. Pacers by 5. Nice pass by PG to give it up.

[oldunclemark]

1 minute ago, Bluefire4 said:

Harden can't play defense but he has active hands.

He really cant

[2006Coltsbestever]

2 minutes ago, Bluefire4 said:

Harden can't play defense but he has active hands.

He was worried about PG that allowed CJ to be open.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Very impressive win tonight! Best win of the year IMO. I am going to enjoy this one, Houston is a borderline Great team.

[oldunclemark]

117-108.......dont know how we did it but we did

[Bluefire4]

Great road win. We definitely needed it with San Antonio coming up Wednesday. We don't need to win that one now but after that Spurs game we go back to playing teams at our level. We need to take advantage of it.

[oldunclemark]

31-29.........back in the 6th slot........on to (wow) San Antonio!

[Bluefire4]

Best games of the season for Stuckey and Ellis.

[Bluefire4]

Just now, oldunclemark said:

31-29.........back in the 6th slot........on to (wow) San Antonio!

It gets easier after them. Tough tough stretch.

[oldunclemark]

Its funny because Houston is the type of team we don't match up with.....

......don't say it out loud but we're a little better fit against the Spurs who use real post players

[oldunclemark]

2 minutes ago, Bluefire4 said:

Best games of the season for Stuckey and Ellis.

Saved us......no doubt.....

........we also may have found a small ball lineup

[Bluefire4]

While I will admit we need Al to score some buckets when the offense is in a slump, we still need to get Christmas minutes when Al gets back.

[2006Coltsbestever]

14 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

117-108.......dont know how we did it but we did

I thought we stayed aggressive all night long and kept pushing the tempo back at them. That is something most teams dont do against them. One reason why they probably missed so many 3's was they were tired because we kept running as well.

[MTC]

9 hours ago, oldunclemark said:

MTC.....was it you who said the 2nd unit is better without my man. Big Al?

 

I believe so

[BullsColtsFan1]

18 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I said from the beginning Larry wouldn't trade him and he didn't. I still don't think he will this summer either. I see Larry making moves this summer to get PG help. If he doesn't PG could leave for the Lakers after 2018. IMO, that is the only place he would leave Indy for. He is from that area and Magic probably has the ability to build a solid team just based on who he is. Jim Buss was bland and had no clue and Mitch Kupchak was long in the tooth.

I agree with everything you said but if Larry doesn't get him much help next year, he should seriously considering dealing him before the 2018 deadline if he's not willing to re-sign. I'd at least want to get something out of him. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

4 minutes ago, BullsColtsFan1 said:

I agree with everything you said but if Larry doesn't get him much help next year, he should seriously considering dealing him before the 2018 deadline if he's not willing to re-sign. I'd at least want to get something out of him. 

I am hoping after last nights win it kicks start something. Winning at Houston is pretty impressive.

[BullsColtsFan1]

18 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I am hoping after last nights win it kicks start something. Winning at Houston is pretty impressive.

It was a nice win but the Pacers are just like my Bulls, just to inconsistent.  They beat a strong team on the road and as a fan you get your hopes up then they lose 4, 5, 6 in a row or lay an egg at home against a team 20 games under .500.  I thought Teague and Stuckey played an awesome game last night.

[2006Coltsbestever]

2 minutes ago, BullsColtsFan1 said:

It was a nice win but the Pacers are just like my Bulls, just to inconsistent.  They beat a strong team on the road and as a fan you get your hopes up then they lose 4, 5, 6 in a row or lay an egg at home against a team 20 games under .500.  I thought Teague and Stuckey played an awesome game last night.

Yeah the inconsistent play has got on my last nerve this season. I wish the Pacers could play every game like last night but I know it isn't going to happen.

[21isSuperman]

Pacers: lose to the Knicks, beat the Rockets

[BullsColtsFan1]

2 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Yeah the inconsistent play has got on my last nerve this season. I wish the Pacers could play every game like last night but I know it isn't going to happen.

Just like 21isSuperman said.  Lose to the Knicks beat the Rockets.  My Bulls are the same way.  3-0 vs Cavs, 2-1 vs Boston and 2-0 vs Raptors but lost to the Suns, Knicks twice, Bucks twice(not even close) and Timberwolves twice.  Irritates the crap out of me too. 

[Bluefire4]

8 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I am hoping after last nights win it kicks start something. Winning at Houston is pretty impressive.

Well we beat Houston earlier this season as well. Swept them and the Clippers. Just have to stay consistent.

[2006Coltsbestever]

8 hours ago, 21isSuperman said:

Pacers: lose to the Knicks, beat the Rockets

Yeah makes sense doesn't it  

[oldunclemark]

19 hours ago, Bluefire4 said:

While I will admit we need Al to score some buckets when the offense is in a slump, we still need to get Christmas minutes when Al gets back.

You are right....you know I love Big Al...but its Christmas-time (sorry)

[oldunclemark]

10 hours ago, MTC said:

 

I believe so

Good call...we play faster with Christmas..and the 'D' seems tighter

[2006Coltsbestever]

Kevin Durant out 4 weeks but should make full recovery for the Playoffs. Grade 2 MCL sprain to his knee. Cavs fans are celebrating over on the ESPN boards (typical Troll Posting because they know they aren't beating a healthy Warriors team) but I have no idea why as he will back before the Playoffs. Not really sure why people are making a big deal about this on ESPN, he will be back before the Playoffs start. He isn't out for the season. Playoffs don't start for 2 months. They can win without him and still get HCA in the Regular Season anyway. Now I even want the Warriors to win more after reading some of their fans Posts. LeBron James has been the most overhyped, overrated basketball player in my lifetime of watching a sport which I have for 40 years. He automatically in the media eyes is at worse the 2nd best basketball of all-time?? Some even put him ahead of Jordan which is just laughable! He just miraculously passes guys like Magic, Kobe, Bird, Kareem, Wilt, Shaq, and Russell on most peoples list without having no significant records and less Championships than all the players I just named except for Wilt, Wilt still won 2 and scored 100 points in a game . Wilt has stats he will never touch. He has the same amount of Championships as Larry Bird and Bird had to deal with Magic every year. LeBron is the best player today and Top 10 all-time but isn't even close to being the GOAT, 3-4 in Finals.  Anyway Durant will be back so no biggy, glad his injury wasn't worse.   

[aaron11]

4 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

 LeBron is the best player today and Top 10 all-time but isn't even close to being the GOAT, 3-4 in Finals.  Anyway Durant will be back so no biggy, glad his injury wasn't worse.   

not a fan i take it??

 

im mad that we cant get past him in the playoffs too, but the GOAT talk doesnt really bother me.  i feel the same about brady, GOAT doesnt matter, you win rings one season at a time

[2006Coltsbestever]

15 minutes ago, aaron11 said:

not a fan i take it??

 

im mad that we cant get past him in the playoffs too, but the GOAT talk doesnt really bother me.  i feel the same about brady, GOAT doesnt matter, you win rings one season at a time

It has nothing to do with us not being able to get by him, I just don't think he is near being the GOAT. He doesn't even compare to Michael Jordan in anything = Championships, League MVP's, Finals MVP's, career Points, etc.. If some think LeBron is the GOAT then I can play that game and say Peyton is. LeBron and Peyton are pretty equal to their sport IMO. I think Brady is the GOAT but if I want to be fanboy I will just say Peyton is. Well there is 1 difference between LeBron and Peyton, Peyton never quit on Indy and left to get easy Championships. At least Peyton played his prime years in Indy and was let go to the reason why he left Indy. LeBron just quit in the middle of his prime on Cleveland to join Wade/Bosh - Booooooooooooo. Yeah he returned and won 1, so now he's a hero. Give me a break  

[Colts_Fan12]

14 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

It has nothing to do with us not being able to get by him, I just don't think he is near being the GOAT. He doesn't even compare to Michael Jordan in anything = Championships, League MVP's, Finals MVP's, career Points, etc.. If some think LeBron is the GOAT then I can play that game and say Peyton is. LeBron and Peyton are pretty equal to their sport IMO. I think Brady is the GOAT but if I want to be fanboy I will just say Peyton is. Well there is 1 difference between LeBron and Peyton, Peyton never quit on Indy and left to get easy Championships. At least Peyton played his prime years in Indy and was let go to the reason why he left Indy. LeBron just quit in the middle of his prime on Cleveland to join Wade/Bosh - Booooooooooooo. Yeah he returned and won 1, so now he's a hero. Give me a break  

Except Peyton really is lol

[BullsColtsFan1]

1 hour ago, aaron11 said:

not a fan i take it??

 

im mad that we cant get past him in the playoffs too, but the GOAT talk doesnt really bother me.  i feel the same about brady, GOAT doesnt matter, you win rings one season at a time

I'll pitch in and say with coltsbestever, it has nothing to do with not being a fan. He looks at numbers, accomplishments, rings etc.  Compare his stats, accomplishments and rings to all the NBA's greats.  Once you've done that explain to me how LeBron James is the Greatest NBA Player of all time?  I am not a fan of LeBron.  I think he whines, he flops, he plays coach, GM and a player but even though, I am not a fan I can't deny he's a top 5-10 player of all time but best ever?  I can't agree with that. I am not saying you believe LeBron's the GOAT, I was just saying.

[2006Coltsbestever]

5 minutes ago, BullsColtsFan1 said:

I'll pitch in and say with coltsbestever, it has nothing to do with not being a fan. He looks at numbers, accomplishments, rings etc.  Compare his stats, accomplishments and rings to all the NBA's greats.  Once you've done that explain to me how LeBron James is the Greatest NBA Player of all time?  I am not a fan of LeBron.  I think he whines, he flops, he plays coach, GM and a player but even though, I am not a fan I can't deny he's a top 5-10 player of all time but best ever?  I can't agree with that. I am not saying you believe LeBron's the GOAT, I was just saying.

Yeah you know me I had to have my LeBron rant for the day, I completely agree he is Top 10 but this GOAT crap is ridiculous. Look at the Numbers and Rings, at least even Peyton has 5 League MVP's to Tom's 2.

[BullsColtsFan1]

7 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Yeah you know me I had to have my LeBron rant for the day, I completely agree he is Top 10 but this GOAT crap is ridiculous. Look at the Numbers and Rings, at least even Peyton has 5 League MVP's to Tom's 2.

I agree and I'll admit I strongly dis like LeBron probably way worse than you so my point is, you aren't a hater, I kind of am I've hated the MJ/GOAT comparisons since 03.

[2006Coltsbestever]

9 minutes ago, BullsColtsFan1 said:

I agree and I'll admit I strongly dis like LeBron probably way worse than you so my point is, you aren't a hater, I kind of am I've hated the MJ/GOAT comparisons since 03.

I still think the Warriors will win it all after hearing Durant will be back come Playoff time. It may take him a couple of weeks to get back into playing shape but they will have it easy until the WCFinals and have HCA. I am assuming they will still get the #1 Seed as they have a cushion. Spurs will more than likely draw the Rockets in Round 2, Warriors will have a cake walk against someone like the Clippers or OKC even if Durant isn't 100% by then. They always kill the Clippers. Regarding the GOAT discussion, you are in the drivers seat IMO, Jordan is and it isn't even debatable. I think Magic is #2, after that it's up in the air but Kobe is the closest thing to Jordan playing style wise we will ever see.

[BullsColtsFan1]

23 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I still think the Warriors will win it all after hearing Durant will be back come Playoff time. It may take him a couple of weeks to get back into playing shape but they will have it easy until the WCFinals and have HCA. I am assuming they will still get the #1 Seed as they have a cushion. Spurs will more than likely draw the Rockets in Round 2, Warriors will have a cake walk against someone like the Clippers or OKC even if Durant isn't 100% by then. They always kill the Clippers. Regarding the GOAT discussion, you are in the drivers seat IMO, Jordan is and it isn't even debatable. I think Magic is #2, after that it's up in the air but Kobe is the closest thing to Jordan playing style wise we will ever see.

I completely agree!  I mean the Cavs did get a back up PG in D Will but Bogut will be a liability in the finals.  The Warriors will go small and take him right out of the game.  They upgraded their back up PG spot but that's it.  Warriors have a better team if Durant makes it back which it looks like he should.  I don't care for Matt Barnes but he brings toughness, shooting and defense.  He'll fit in and help them. 

[oldunclemark]

down 29-28 after one Q at San Antonio

 

..we were up until they went to the 'old man' lineup with Pau and Ginobli

[oldunclemark]

49-47 lead at the half......good start..surprisingly good