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

[mfbmike]

Just got into February. Weekly/Monthly update and perhaps another installment of Pacers News coming up. :D

[Gonzo]

Yes I meant it as a major compliment. This is seriously one of the best 'chises i've EVER read mike. Keep it up bro.

[mfbmike]

Pacers Weekly Stats Update:

Starters:


Reserves:


(Red name denotes currently injured)



Players Of The Week:

Western Conference


Tim Duncan - San Antonio Spurs

Eastern Conference


Danny Granger - Indiana Pacers

Weekly Conference Standings Update:



1. (34-13)

2. (32-16)

3. (30-16)

4. (30-16)

5. (26-21)

6. (27-22)

7. (26-22)

8. (24-21)

9. (23-23)

10. (24-25)

11. (21-26)

12. (22-28)

13. (19-28)

14. (17-30)

15. (15-33)



1. (28-18)

2. (28-19)

3. (29-20)

4. (27-19)

5. (27-20)

6. (25-21)

7. (24-23)

8. (23-25)

9. (23-25)

10. (20-25)

11. (20-31)

12. (19-30)

13. (18-30)

14. (17-30)

15. (16-32)

[mfbmike]

Players Of The Month:

Western Conference


Chris Paul - New Orleans Hornets

Eastern Conference


Lebron James - Cleveland Cavaliers

Rookies Of The Month:

Western Conference:


O.J. Mayo - Memphis Grizzlies

Eastern Conference:


Michael Beasley - Miami Heat

League Leaders:

Points Per Game:


Rebounds Per Game


Assists Per Game:


Steals Per Game:


Blocks Per Game:


Award Races:

Most Valuable Player:


Rookie Of The Year:


6th Man Of The Year:


Defensive Player Of The Year:


Most Improved Player:

[Onez]

Nice, Granger #2 in ppg and Ford #1 in spg. Granger's also running for MIP. Keep it up

[mfbmike]

Granger Named Eastern Conference Player Of The Week For Second Time



Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger was named today as the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played last week.

In 5 games, Granger averaged 28.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.

This marks the second time this season that Granger has won the award.

Granger led the Pacers to a 3-2 record with wins over the Bobcats, Bucks and Heat and both losses coming by only 2 points to the Magic and Knicks.

The San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan was named the Western Conference Player of the Week. Other nominees for the Eastern Conference Player of the Week were Orlando's Rashard Lewis, Cleveland's Lebron James, Miami's Dwyane Wade and Boston's Kevin Garnett.

[Yawkey Way]

In 5 games, Granger averaged 28.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.

need anyone say more?

[The Messenger]

Steals are way too high...

[mfbmike]

12 minute quarters and I'm pretty good at clogging passing lanes.

Not to mention playing up-tempo Pacers style ball.

[The Messenger]

12 minute quarters and I'm pretty good at clogging passing lanes.

Not to mention playing up-tempo Pacers style ball.

Yeah just saying though, 2.1 is like elite for steals per game, and you got Chris Wilcox averaging that. You also got numerous players averaging more than 1.0 steals per game.

It looks like you're averaging about 6 or 7 steals more per game than what the Denver Nuggets do in real life (NBA's best steal team).

I'd just turn your steal sliders down a notch or two.

But anyways, that's a minor thing. This chise is still awesome.

[mfbmike]

Thanks. Trust me, I actually hate the fact he has that many. He just tends to end up on the receiving end of loose balls after deflections and what not.

[Lupe]

mike the cheeser ;)

[mfbmike]

Granger/Kaman Lead Pacers To Victory In Another Close One

Starting Lineups:
T.J. Ford PG Randy Foye
Wally Szczerbiak SG Mike Miller
Danny Granger SF Ryan Gomes
Chris Wilcox PF Kevin Love
Chris Kaman C Al Jefferson

(23-25) 106 vs 102 (23-23)


Chris Kaman went off on the Timberwolves, scoring a career high 30 points in the Pacers win.

Top Performers:
Player Of The Game:

Danny Granger

Quote Of The Game:
"Chris pulled out his bag of tricks down there tonight and they couldn't find a way to slow him down. Danny couldn't quite find the rim with his shot but had the presence of mind to help other guys get good looks and work hard on the boards and earn himself a triple double." - Marquis Daniels

Next Game:

[mfbmike]

Developmental Drills (January):


Danny Granger

Deny Position: Success!
On Ball Defense: 77>79
Strength: 78:80


Sean Williams

Attack the Basket: Success!
Layup: 67>70
Duink: 79>81
Vertical: 86>87


Roy Hibbert

Post Offense: Success!
Offensive Low Post: 72>75
Offensive Awareness: 61>65
Standing Dunk: 75>77

[mfbmike]

Kaman Sidelined With Flu



After posting a career high 30 points in the Pacers 106-102 win over the Timberwolves lastnight, center Chris Kaman has been ruled out of the Pacers upcoming game against the Sixers tonight with flu-like symptoms.

This will be the first game that Kaman will miss this season.

"Time to invest in some hand sanitizer and Vitamin C," joked teammate Danny Granger.

Kaman's status for the Pacers following game, against the Magic on Friday, is still unknown at this point.

Rookie Roy Hibbert will get the starting nod in Kaman's absence with Sophomore Sean Williams seeing increased playing time as well at both the 4 and 5 spots.