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

[Gavin]

Some of our issues just wont be fixed this year.

 

Also on nights like tonight when Jefferson really isn't rebounding I'd go to Seraphin because that's really where we need Jefferson

 

 

[RockThatBlue]

Stuckey will be out tomorrow night. Brooks is questionable.

[BullsColtsFan1]

The Pacers have been disappointing so far but were only 4 games in.  I am sure things will get better.  My Bulls are out to prove the doubters wrong, 3-0 for the first time since 96-97.  It's only 3 games but there off to a great start!

[RockThatBlue]

6 hours ago, BullsColtsFan1 said:

The Pacers have been disappointing so far but were only 4 games in.  I am sure things will get better.  My Bulls are out to prove the doubters wrong, 3-0 for the first time since 96-97.  It's only 3 games but there off to a great start!

Bulls are playing really good ball.

 I wasn't sure if Rondo and Wade could coexist but they've play together better than I expected. 

[RockThatBlue]

Wade should definitely make the Hall of Fame one day IMO.

[BullsColtsFan1]

9 minutes ago, RockThatBlue said:

Bulls are playing really good ball.

 I wasn't sure if Rondo and Wade could coexist but they've play together better than I expected. 

You and me both. I am glad it's working out so far but I am not going to get ahead of myself it's only 3 games. 

[RockThatBlue]

8 minutes ago, BullsColtsFan1 said:

You and me both. I am glad it's working out so far but I am not going to get ahead of myself it's only 3 games. 

Rondo is a massively underrated PG. Hes been a bit of a headcase at some of his stops but on the court the guy just gets it done.

[BullsColtsFan1]

2 minutes ago, RockThatBlue said:

Rondo is a massively underrated PG. Hes been a bit of a headcase at some of his stops but on the court the guy just gets it done.

I agree he hasn't gotten along with many coaches other than Rivers.  I think him and Hoiberg clicked from  the first interview though.  His numbers haven't been great so far but you can tell he's a true leader.  Honestly, most of the starters have sat most of the 4th quarters because they're winning pretty easily right now.  I am sure his numbers will improve, especially the assists.  He'll easily average 10+.

[Gavin]

Ya know I think I'd like to see more of Seraphin or Christmas in with Al with that second unit and Miles in at SG with Ellis coming off the bench coming in at the point with Young in at SG or Robinson depending on who has the hot hand if either one of them do. At least till Stuckey is back. Have to take pressure off of Young in being the primary ball handler and decision maker. Free Young up to do what he does best which is drive and shoot

 

Christmas and Seraphin add more athleticism and speed which Al does not have. Allen's not doing much.

 

 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Hell of a Block by Turner! Pacers look impressive tonight vs the Lakers up 40-32. PG stroking the 3 too.

[21isSuperman]

1 hour ago, Gavin said:

Ya know I think I'd like to see more of Seraphin or Christmas in with Al with that second unit and Miles in at SG with Ellis coming off the bench coming in at the point with Young in at SG or Robinson depending on who has the hot hand if either one of them do. At least till Stuckey is back. Have to take pressure off of Young in being the primary ball handler and decision maker. Free Young up to do what he does best which is drive and shoot

 

Christmas and Seraphin add more athleticism and speed which Al does not have. Allen's not doing much.

Are Rakeem Christmas or Glenn Robinson III any good?  I hear their names here and there, and they manage to stick on the roster, but I don't hear anything about them getting significant playing time or making a big contribution.  What do they add to the team?

[RockThatBlue]

Becoming a big Thad Young fan. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Ellis for 3! When the Pacers are hitting the 3 and Turner plays with fire on Defense they are really good, now up 54-42 over the Lakers. I will flip between this game and the Baseball game.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Now it's 57-42, almost Halftime. Teague with the 3!

[RockThatBlue]

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Ellis for 3! When the Pacers are hitting the 3 and Turner plays with fire on Defense they are really good, now up 54-42 over the Lakers. I will flip between this game and the Baseball game.

Montes shooting has improved this year. 

[Bluefire4]

Can't stand Teague right now. How do you lose your shot like that? And he is a horrible defender. Why foul someone from behind for no reason??

[RockThatBlue]

Pacers gotta close this one out.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Lakers hanging tough, Pacers only up 91-89 with 7 minutes to go. Have to close.

[Bluefire4]

I feel like we are the only team that doesn't play tight on the 3 point line and trust that the big man will be there in the paint if the player gets past them. Give up too many threes like that. CJ has to close on Lou Williams there who is the Lakers best 3 point shooter.

[RockThatBlue]

Brooks has played a nice game.

[Bluefire4]

I don't want Teague on this team if he's not going to play defense and miss completely wide OPEN threes.

[Bluefire4]

Thank goodness we didn't extend him. We'll be looking for another starting point guard this offseason.

[RockThatBlue]

Wow.

[BigQandTheManiac]

Jeff teague is horrible. Should'v judt kept Hill. Defense obviously a non factor this year it seems

[RockThatBlue]

Big shots by PG.

[Bluefire4]

Yeah PG! That is exactly what we need down the stretch. Wish he would take it in the paint more but those were some big time shots.

[Bluefire4]

PG taking over on both sides. Great great defense on Clarkson.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Nice win by the Pacers tonight. Paul George just took over. 2-2 on the season.

[RockThatBlue]

Not the prettiest game but a good win. PG was awesome.

[MTC]

Myles Turner didn't have his best game. Missed a lot of shots and was in foul trouble.

[MTC]

24 minutes ago, Bluefire4 said:

I don't want Teague on this team if he's not going to play defense and miss completely wide OPEN threes.

 

I don't understand why he was taking so many shots. His shot has been cold for all four games now.

[Bluefire4]

Glad we pulled that out but what PG said at the press conference is completely right. This team seems like they don't care what they do on the defensive end. We don't switch well or defend the pick in roll at all in general.

 

Really disappointed in the play of Teague and Big Al so far. I wasn't expecting much from Al defensively but if he isn't going to take advantage of backup big men offensively than he is a complete liability. Teague somehow lost his shot completely and let Clarkson and Lou Williams kill him when he was guarding them.

 

I also want to see Myles get more aggressive. It feels just like last year that if he misses a couple shots in a row he stops looking for the shot. Also needs to defend without fouling but every big man has games like that.

[Bluefire4]

3 minutes ago, MTC said:

 

I don't understand why he was taking so many shots. His shot has been cold for all four games now.

He has to take them because he is too open. He was 1-6 from 3s and all 5 3s he missed were WIDE OPEN. On most nobody even put a hand up and he just misses them. Sucks that we got him past his prime because he dominated us in 2013 when we were the one seed and barely beat the Hawks in 7.

[RockThatBlue]

Yes Teague has been a huge disappointment so far. 

[RockThatBlue]

this is crazy. AD putting up insane numbers and they still lose.

 

 

 

 

[Gavin]

Pacers have to find a way to defend the pick and roll/pick and pop game better. I don't know what they can really do about playing with a more efficient pace instead of playing with pace all the time.

The reason is this: If we play a half court game we don't move the ball well enough or have a high enough basketball IQ as a team as a whole to know when exactly to be able to get a player the ball in a pick and roll situation quickly enough because Teague cant play 48 minutes and he is our best PG. You also need great shooters to play a half court game or teams will just get out and run on your misses and with nobody able to get back on defense its an easy chance at the rim. We have a couple of great scorers but not shooters

 

Also we are giving up 11.5 offensive rebounds a game which is the 8th most in the league right now. Personally I think I'd play Seraphin a bit more along side Turner at Center to give us more size or play him a bit more than Jefferson who just looks tired and out of shape to me

[21isSuperman]

On 2016-11-01 at 9:35 PM, RockThatBlue said:

this is crazy. AD putting up insane numbers and they still lose.

 

 

 

 

Get that man to Indy right away!

[BullsColtsFan1]

12 minutes ago, 21isSuperman said:

Get that man to Indy right away!

Only if he comes to his hometown Bulls first, for at least 5 years.  Then the Pacers are welcome to sign him

[21isSuperman]

3 hours ago, BullsColtsFan1 said:

Only if he comes to his hometown Bulls first, for at least 5 years.  Then the Pacers are welcome to sign him

You guys already got the hometown player in Wade.  Let us take Davis

[BullsColtsFan1]

21 minutes ago, 21isSuperman said:

You guys already got the hometown player in Wade.  Let us take Davis

I'd trade 34 year old D Wade for Anthony Davis any day of the week  If were talking 25 year old D Wade, I wouldn't be picky lol