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tough loss in OT, it looks like both teams played a great game
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Pacers Finally Facing Adversity In Playoffs
The Indiana Pacers entered rare territory lastnight after their overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Sure, no records were set and there weren't any wild fights to talk about, but Indiana did fall to 0-2, something they haven't done since coming into the 2009 playoffs as the eighth seed.
The Pacers lost game 1 to the Heat in the 1st round but managed to win 4 straight to eliminate them in 5. The Pacers also lost game 1 to the Sixers in the second round but managed to fend them off in 6.
But now, the Pacers are staring down the barrel of an 0-2 deficit after enduring defeat to the Cavs in the first two games of the series. Both games at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
"Team chemistry really shows when facing adversity," explained Danny Granger. "We have become a tight knit group and know we can get back into this series if we check our pride's at the door and play as a team."
Tomorrow night's game 3 scheduled at the Conseco Fieldhouse is as much of a must-win situation as it has been all season for the Pacers. The Pacers have a chance to get on the board against a surging Cavs team who have now won 5 straight games in the playoffs (Cavs came back from down 1-3 to eliminate Pistons) in front of their home crowd.
"It's do or die tonight," mentioned Chris Kaman in a post-practice interview. "We have to win tomorrow night. We've come way too far, exceeded way too many expectations, to go down without a fight. Especially with the support of the home crowd behind us for the next 2 games."Comment
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Thanks. After reading over it, I thought to myself, "hmm, that came out well." lol.
short and sweet is definitely the way to go. noone wants to read fucking essays.Comment
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Good stuff. Glad to see you tryin' to bring a title to Indianapolis. Especially with that huge deficit looming over your head! haha.
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lol fag, and wtf, I cancelled my myspace. Weird.Comment
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LOL @ Mikes pic. NERDDDDDDDDDDDD
Originally posted by Len B
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Granger's 40 Not Enough In High Scoring Affair; Pacers Fall To 0-3
Starting Lineups:
T.J. Ford PG Mo Williams
Wally Szczerbiak SG Delonte West
Danny Granger SF Lebron James
Chris Wilcox PF Troy Murphy
Chris Kaman C Zydunas Ilgauskas
(0-2) 126
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131 (2-0)
Brandon Rush soars in for 2 of his 10 points in game 3's loss to at the Conseco.
Top Performers:
Player Of The Game:
Lebron James
Quote Of The Game:
"With how much attention Lebron draws out there when he has the ball, he was able to get his teammates really good looks out there. We were able to keep him from shooting a high percentage but his supporting cast hit big shots for them down the stretch." - Pacers Head Coach Jim O' Brien.
Next Game:
Game 4 @ IndianaLast edited by mfbmike; 03-13-2009, 11:44 AM.Comment
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Around The League Scores:
Kobe Lights Up Suns For 30 In Win; Lakers Trail 2-1
95
102
PHX|24|30|15|26||95
LAL|29|21|34|18||102
M. Barnes | 16 pts , 2 reb
S. Nash | 16 pts , 4 reb , 4 ast , 2 stl
A. Stoudemire | 15 pts , 8 reb
K. Bryant | 30 pts , 5 ast , 2 ast , 2 stl
P. Gasol | 20 pts , 10 reb , 4 ast
A. Bynum | 17 pts , 7 rebComment
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aw man.... it aint lookin good
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It's gonna take a miracle to get you to the finals
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Pacers Show Resolve, Force Overtime And Take Game 4 To Stay Alive
Starting Lineups:
T.J. Ford PG Mo Williams
Wally Szczerbiak SG Delonte West
Danny Granger SF Lebron James
Chris Wilcox PF Troy Murphy
Chris Kaman C Zydunas Ilgauskas
(0-3) 138 vs 131 (3-0)
With the Pacers season on the line, down 121-124 in the 4th, Danny Granger hit this clutch 3 to force game 4 into overtime.
Top Performers:
Player Of The Game:
Danny Granger
Quote Of The Game:
"It's not easy coming into a playoff series down 0-3 to scrape out a win. Our guys showed a lot of heart and still came out and did what they had to do. The odds are definitely against us but it's their series to win, not ours to lose." - Pacers Head Coach Jim O' Brien
Next Game:
Game 5 @ ClevelandLast edited by mfbmike; 03-13-2009, 11:44 AM.Comment
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Around The League Scores:
Suns Take 3-1 Lead Behind Nash's 41
126 125
PHX|31|26|35|34||126
LAL|28|35|27|35||125
S. Nash | 41 pts , 11 ast
J. Richarson | 27 pts , 9 reb , 5 ast
A. Stoudemire | 17 pts , 5 reb
K. Bryant | 29 pts , 2 reb , 4 ast , 2 stl
P. Gasol | 22 pts , 4 reb , 4 ast , 3 blk
J. Farmar | 20 pts , 4 reb , 2 astComment
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IT'S ALL RIGGED! MICHAEL IS GONNA COME BACK FROM DOWN 3-0 AND WERE ALL GONNA BE AMAZED YET IN THE BACK OF OUR MINDS WE KNOW HE RIGGED IT!
Originally posted by Len B
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Pacers Season Comes To An End; NBA Finals Await Cavs
Starting Lineups:
T.J. Ford PG Mo Williams
Wally Szczerbiak SG Delonte West
Danny Granger SF Lebron James
Chris Wilcox PF Troy Murphy
Chris Kaman C Zydunas Ilgauskas
(1-3) 100 @ 120 (3-1)
Danny Granger scored a game high 33 points as the Pacers were eliminated in game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Top Performers:
Player Of The Game:
Lebron James
Quote Of The Game:
"I don't think anyone expected us to get this far. Our goal as a team this year was to get back into the postseason. The fact that we made it this deep into the playoffs shows just how much this team has improved with time. It's unfortunate it had to end like this, but the Cavs are an amazing team. We finally met our match." - Danny GrangerComment
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