2017-2018 Indiana Pacers and Everything NBA Thread

[oldunclemark]

Chris Paul needs to sit down before he draws a 'T'

Edited May 27, 2018 by oldunclemark

[dgambill]

8 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

They are luring Houston into the shootout that both sides seem to want..

Who is the fastest gun in the West?

Yeah. Houston has been better in this series so far...but without Paul not sure they will not run out of gas.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, dgambill said:

I wish GS would run Durant off curls around the basket and get him the ball 10-15 from basket instead 25 feet away. It allows smaller quicker guys to stay with him. If Houston hits 3s they can still win. Harden is going to sleep good tonight lol. He will have to go for 50.

Houston up 8 but it was 17. This is scary. 8 against Warriors isn't much.

[dgambill]

I want Houston to win because if they don’t we might see Lebron, Harden, Paul next year. Just like when Durant went to GS after they lost to Lebron.

[oldunclemark]

I do like LeBron's 'Big Taste' baseball commercials.

..He looks like Lee Smith of the old Cubs

[2006Coltsbestever]

Rockets took out Magic, Kareem, and Worthy. Can they take out Curry, Durant, and Thompson? I know different teams but funny how history repeats itself?

[oldunclemark]

Curry cant guard James Harden......few can

...I wish the refs wouldn't protect the shooter so much

[oldunclemark]

How hard is it to stay up on Eric Gordon..?

..let him drive for 2s......GSW us playing sloppy defense

[2006Coltsbestever]

Houston is on fire from 3! Up 12.

[oldunclemark]

PJ Tucker can only make 3s from the corner...GSW knows that but he's still getting those shots

[dgambill]

Houston might be back up 15 real quick.

[oldunclemark]

again//a contested 2 for Durant...…its killing their offense

 

61-51 Houston at the half....I am surprised

[2006Coltsbestever]

Rockets up 61-51 at Half! Holy Smokes! They are 24 minutes away from pulling a big upset.

[dgambill]

Houston playing to win. GS taking haymakers looking desperate. There aren’t any 10 pt plays. If you grind it out they will be ok but they aren’t patient enough. Harden and Paul have that drive push off with off hand and force people by them move to perfection.

[oldunclemark]

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Rockets up 61-51 at Half! Holy Smokes! They are 24 minutes away from pulling a big upset.

are they 24 minutes from the NBA title?    Too soon?

[dgambill]

2 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Rockets up 61-51 at Half! Holy Smokes! They are 24 minutes away from pulling a big upset.

When they play great defense they are hard to beat. They have more shooters even then GS. Curry and Thompson and Durant are pressing.

1 minute ago, oldunclemark said:

are they 24 minutes from the NBA title?    Too soon?

Maybe if Paul gets healthy.

[oldunclemark]

Eric Gordon has 16 points on 8 shots

 

Harden has 22 points, 7 assists,. 6 turnovers, 5 rebounds and 2 steals

[2006Coltsbestever]

I dont believe what I am seeing to be honest.

[dgambill]

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I dont believe what I am seeing to be honest.

I can. Houston has been doing this all season. It’s why they have the best record in basketball. GS is a great front runner. They tighten up in close games though. Not used to playing them.

[oldunclemark]

5 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I dont believe what I am seeing to be honest.

I don't either..not tonight...Steph is 1 of 7 on 3s...

Nobody but Durant has gone to the foul line for GSW...

Was all their confidence just talk???
 

GSW has to pick up the pace..Houston has no bench....I don't know of anybody who thought Houston could win twice at Golden State because GSW would wear them down.

It may yet happen tongiht

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[dgambill]

5 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

Eric Gordon has 16 points on 8 shots

 

Harden has 22 points, 7 assists,. 6 turnovers, 5 rebounds and 2 steals

Gordon is a tough cover. He is super strong body so he can get his layups off on guys and strong with ball. He is excellent 3 pt shooter. I wish he didn’t hurt his wrist at IU or that team would have been much better. He would pair nicely with Victor wouldn’t he?

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, dgambill said:

I can. Houston has been doing this all season. It’s why they have the best record in basketball. GS is a great front runner. They tighten up in close games though. Not used to playing them.

I haven't seen a team this talented since the 1987 Lakers (meaning the Warriors). Where they have no weaknesses. This is shocking to me. Maybe the water in Houston has pure power

[oldunclemark]

  Next time Eric Gordon shoots a 3.....Draymond should just flatten him...old school..

...they are letting him get his shots off.

 

What I did not realize coming into this series was how Houston's 5-guard lineup (maybe 3 guards and 2 forwards) keeps David West off the floor...They miss him in games like this

Edited May 27, 2018 by oldunclemark

[dgambill]

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I haven't seen a team this talented since the 1987 Lakers (meaning the Warriors). Where they have no weaknesses. This is shocking to me. Maybe the water in Houston has pure power

The weakness is settling. Live and die with jumper and complacency. They just don’t play with desperation. Houston wants a ring. Tired of GS this and that. It might be their time. Realize they have Joe Johnson and Ryan Anderson on the bench too. That’s a deep team!!

[dgambill]

2 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

  Next time Eric Gordon shoots a 3.....Draymond should just flatten him...old school..

...they are letting him get his shots off.

 

What I did not realize coming into this series was how Houston's 5-guard lineup (maybe 3 guards and 2 forwards) keeps David West off the floor...They miss him in games like this

Yep which is why Iggy out hurts so much. GS getting out GS’d

[2006Coltsbestever]

Klay from downtown! 2 point lead.

[dgambill]

That’s a Kalyn Thompson we ain’t seen since game 1. GS has more fast breaks that end up with no shots then any team I’ve seen. Attack the basket.

[oldunclemark]

Klay Thompson needs to come to Indiana, too...20 points on 13 shots

 

How much does Houston believe they can win this one?

The shootout is on

[dgambill]

Houston can’t let that stuff happen. Can’t lose guys altogether like that. They played too good too disciplined to do that now.

[dgambill]

1 minute ago, oldunclemark said:

Klay Thompson needs to come to Indiana, too

He has another year I think. Plus he said his family loves the bay and would take a discount to stay there. Sorry!

[2006Coltsbestever]

Warriors lead, Curry for 3!

[oldunclemark]

Capela is fumbling and stumbling out there..no points....3 turnovers

[2006Coltsbestever]

Harden with a sweet 3!

[oldunclemark]

Harden's step-back shot is obviously traveling and the refs are afraid to call it

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Harden with a sweet 3!

Look out...here it comes...if Steph is going to guard him..he;ll take every shot

 

The shootout is on!

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, oldunclemark said:

Harden's step-back shot is obviously traveling and the refs are afraid to call it

Look out...here it comes...if Steph is going to guard him..he;ll take every shot

 

The shootout is on!

I love it, great game here.

[dgambill]

YEP if the supporting cast can hit enough 3s Houston can hold on. They also get to EVERY 50-50 ball. That’s how I know Rockets want it more.

[oldunclemark]

5 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I love it, great game here.

The sport has changed so much.....a combined 54 3-point shots in the first 3 quarters

Houston has 16 turnovers but it hasnt killed them  because they've hit 14 of 29 (almost 50%) on 3s

Edited May 27, 2018 by oldunclemark

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, dgambill said:

YEP if the supporting cast can hit enough 3s Houston can hold on. They also get to EVERY 50-50 ball. That’s how I know Rockets want it more.

Rockets better win this because if they don't, Bad IMO. They cant play any better. Their 3 point shooting and hustle has been awesome. Harden has been awesome too.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Klay!

[2006Coltsbestever]

Warriors up 5 UH OH, Curry just threw that 3 in!