NBA Franchise of the Year: Passion. Pride. Pacers.

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Undermanned Pacers Find A Way To Outlast Raptors

Starting Lineups:
T.J. Ford PG Jose Calderon
Marquis Daniels SG Anthony Parker
Wally Szczerbiak SF Jason Kapono
Chris Wilcox PF Chris Bosh
Chris Kaman C Jermaine O' Neal

(18-21) 120 vs 114 (17-23)


T.J. Ford finishes off the break with a throwdown. Ford finished with 11 points, 6 assists and 3 steals against his former team.

Top Performers:
Player Of The Game:

Chris Kaman

Quote Of The Game:
"They got out in front early. We kept our cool, digged deep and slowed them down enough down the stretch to eventually pull ahead and get this win." - Marquis Daniels

Next Game:

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Pacers Weekly Stats Update:

Starters:


Reserves:



(Red name denotes currently injured)



Players Of The Week:

Western Conference


Chauncey Billups - Denver Nuggets

Eastern Conference


Lebron James - Cleveland Cavaliers

Weekly Conference Standings Update:



1. (29-10)

2. (26-12)

3. (26-15)

4. (24-15)

5. (24-16)

6. (22-17)

7. (20-17)

8. (21-20)

9. (20-21)

10. (20-21)

11. (18-20)

12. (18-23)

13. (17-25)

14. (13-26)

15. (13-29)



1. (24-15)

2. (24-15)

3. (25-17)

4. (23-17)

5. (22-17)

6. (22-18)

7. (20-19)

8. (20-21)

9. (19-21)

10. (18-25)

11. (17-25)

12. (15-25)

13. (14-25)

14. (14-27)

15. (13-28)

[mfbmike]

Undermanned Pistons? Great win though.....

Yeah, just read something about the Pistons. Fixed that though. lol.

That win is actually really big for me as the Raptors are, or at least were, right there on my ass for that 8th spot in the East.

[LC AAU]

He got them from a photobucket account and saved them private.

[mfbmike]

Trades:

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After trading Peja Stojakovic to the Kings earlier this season in exchange for Brad Miller, the Hornets have once again come to terms with the Kings. This time sending newest Hornet James Posey to the Kings in exchange for Beno Udrih and a 2009 1st round pick. Julian Wright will assume the starting 3 spot for the Hornets now while they have improved their bench, which was their biggest flaw in last year's playoff run. The Kings bring in playoff experience and hustle in Posey which should help them land a playoff spot, seeing as how they are only a half a game out of the 8th spot in the West.

Other News:

- Lakers remain atop Power Rankings
- Nene grabs season high 12 rebounds in win over Magic
- Lebron's triple double leads Cavs to victory
- Tyson Chandler free from nagging injuries
- Hawks lose 90-93; Johnson scores 10,000th point
- Portland grinds out 92-89 win over Nets

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Two More Tough Road Games For The Pacers To Endure Until Grangers Return



Danny Granger's status has been upgraded to day-to-day for the first time since his shoulder injury less than 2 weeks ago. The Pacers training staff says that Granger should be back up to speed by Wednesday and he should be back in the rotation for Thursday's game against the Rockets at the Conseco.

"Injuries come and go. It's part of the game. They haven't exactly slowed me down, only kept me off the court," explained Granger who is currently posting averages of 28 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and close to 2 blocks and steals a game. All of that despite a string of injuries that has kept Granger off the floor and which may cost him his first All-Star selection this year.

"Obviously, being named a starter is out of the question. I haven't been healthy long enough. At this point the most I can hope for is a reserve selection which comes down to whether or not the coaches around the league have seen what I have done out there this year when I am out on the floor."

"Being named an All-Star isn't important for me at this point. I need to get healthy, stay healthy and help get this team to the playoffs."

The Pacers currently sit at 19-21 and have to endure two more road games in New Orleans and San Antonio without Granger.

The Pacers are 5-14 without Granger so far this year. Do the math. The Pacers are 14-7 with him. There is no doubt that the Pacers are now a playoff caliber team with a healthy Granger out there.

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Pacers Survive Scare In New Orleans Against New Look Hornets

Starting Lineups:
T.J. Ford PG Chris Paul
Marquis Daniels SG Morris Peterson
Wally Szczerbiak SF Julian Wright
Chris Wilcox PF David West
Chris Kaman C Tyson Chandler

(19-21) 104 vs 99 (20-17)


Sean Williams gets up to get down over Brad Miller. Williams and Miller are both big men who have found themselves playing for new teams this season.

Top Performers:
Player Of The Game:

Chris Kaman

Quote Of The Game:
"With them sending Peja and James (Posey) to Sacramento, their outside threat isn't what it used to be. We were able to sag off their shooters and clog the middle and keep Tyson and David from getting hot and Chris from picking apart our defense with his passing. Their offense sputtered along until the 4th quarter came along and luckily we got out far enough in front to hang on for the win." - Pacers GM Larry Bird

Next Game:

[LC AAU]

I wish i was as sexy as Chris Kamen.


Oh nice win over the Hornets ;)

[Yawkey Way]

computer AI really bugs me, the Hornets would never trade either of those guys imo let alone both. But anyways nice win over them, your team can hang with everyone. Can't wait for your next update, 1 more game til GRANNGAHH

[Primetime]

They should have an option next year to approve CPU trades so the very unrealistic ones don't occur. Good shit Mike.

[Lupe]

Like baron for andre miller in my chise LOL

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Parker's Career High 16 Assists Leads Spurs To Win Over Pacers

Starting Lineups:
T.J. Ford PG Tony Parker
Marquis Daniels SG Manu Ginobli
Wally Szczerbiak SF Bruce Bowen
Chris Wilcox PF Tim Duncan
Chris Kaman C Kurt Thomas

(20-21) 112 @ 117 (25-15)


Chris Kaman isn't known for his dunks but can rise up from time to time. Here he is about to throw one down on Fabricio Oberto.

Top Performers:
Player Of The Game:

Tim Duncan

Quote Of The Game:
"Despite the loss, I'm really impressed with the production we got out of Sean and Roy down there off the bench. Not to mention, Marquis racking up 10 assists. We did some good things tonight. The Spurs are obviously a very talented team and happened to be on tonight." - Pacers Head Coach Jim O' Brien

Next Game:

[mfbmike]

Tough loss. Where you at in the East right now?

.5 - 1 game behind the Magic and Wizards for the 8th spot. They are both at 21-21 if I remember correctly.

Grangers back though! Playing houston game now.

[Yawkey Way]

can't wait to see granger back in action, GL mike

[mfbmike]

Yao Dominates To Spoil Granger's Return

Starting Lineups:
T.J. Ford PG Rafer Alston
Wally Szczerbiak SG Tracy Mcgrady
Danny Granger SF Ron Artest
Chris Wilcox PF Luis Scola
Chris Kaman C Yao Ming

(20-22) 99 vs 115 (28-15)


- Granger swats back T. Mac's attempt in the lane
- T.J. Ford with the sweet dish to Granger inside
- Sean Williams shows his post moves against Mutumbo

Top Performers:
Player Of The Game:

Yao Ming

Quote Of The Game:
"Yao was down there swatting shots left and right and really kept us from establishing any sort of inside game while he was out there. He isn't easy to guard or keep off the glass." - Chris Kaman

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