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

[mfbmike]

Wrap this shit up Mike, playoff time.

Yeah, been kinda caught up with some other stuff lately. I need a fuckin day off! I've been holding down the fort at work with my boss out of town. Beginning the planning of my wedding, as well as trying to get our PS3 NBA2k9 league off the ground. I swear, I'm gonna bang out like 5 games the 1st day off I get to sit down and play. :laughing:

Can't wait. The playoffs are gonna be exciting this year. :flex:

[mfbmike]

Pacers Weekly Stats Update:

Starters:



Reserves:





Players Of The Week:

Western Conference


Chris Paul - New Orleans Hornets

Eastern Conference


Danny Granger - Indiana Pacers

Weekly Conference Standings Update:



1. (48-25)

2. (45-27)

3. (44-29)

4. (43-30)

5. (41-31)

6. (39-32)

7. (38-34)

8. (37-35)

9. (36-36)

10. (35-38)

11. (34-38)

12. (31-40)

13. (31-40)

14. (28-43)

15. (26-46)



1. (47-25)

2. (45-27)

3. (44-29)

4. (42-29)

5. (41-31)

6. (38-34)

7. (37-35)

8. (34-39)

9. (34-39)

10. (31-43)

11. (29-42)

12. (28-44)

13. (27-46)

14. (26-46)

15. (23-49)

[SuperNova854]

Granger avg 45.0 ppg that weak. DAAAAAAMN

[mfbmike]

Pacers Get Outmuscled And Outplayed By Young Talent In Possible Playoff Preview

Starting Lineups:
Andre Miller (80) PG (80) Acie Law
Jamal Crawford (81) SG (93) Joe Johnson
Danny Granger (90) SF (91) Josh Smith
Rasheed Wallace (85) PF (93) Carlos Boozer
Chris Kaman (89) C (90) Al Horford

(44-29) 99 @ 116 (41-31)


Chris Kaman was held to only 6 points and 7 rebounds on 3-11 shooting from the field in the Pacers loss.

Top Performers:
Player Of The Game:

Carlos Boozer

Quote Of The Game:
"This is a team we could easily see in the 1st round of the playoffs and we just didn't bring it tonight. They came out physical, aggressive and made a statement. Yeah, they are a young team but they aren't going to be pushed around down there. Chris just didn't look like himself out there either. We need his presence to be felt down there in order to be successful in the postseason." - Pacers Head Coach Jim O' Brien

Next Game:

[jags224]

damn the hawks have 4 players 90+, and damn the twolves are doing big things i gues they are 3rd in the west, do they have anyone new or something?

[mfbmike]

damn the hawks have 4 players 90+, and damn the twolves are doing big things i gues they are 3rd in the west, do they have anyone new or something?

They signed A.I. in the offseason and it seems like his shoot first mentality is just what the team needed considering they don't have any lights out scorers who demand touches. They also traded Corew Brewer for Deshawn Stevenson last year and he is their 6th man. They also drafted B.J. Mullens and he plays behind Kevin Love and A.J. Foye is having a breakout year it seems. They still have Mike Miller/Gomes/Telfair. They are by far the most improved team from when I started.

[Herm]

tough loss but that team looks stacked

[mfbmike]

Nets Couldn't Hit The Broad Side Of A Barn At The Izod As Pacers Win By Double Digits

Starting Lineups:
Andre Miller (80) PG (85) Devin Harris
Jamal Crawford (81) SG (89) Vince Carter
Danny Granger (90) SF (76) Jarvis Hayes
Rasheed Wallace (85) PF (78) Yi Jianlian
Chris Kaman (89) C (78) Brook Lopez

(44-30) 117 @ 104 (27-46)


Javaris Crittenton scored all 8 of his points off the Pacers bench in the early minutes of the 4th quarter.

Top Performers:
Player Of The Game:

Danny Granger

Quote Of The Game:
"This team has given us trouble in the past. They love to get out on the break but we did a good job of getting back on defense and really took them out of their transition game. We sagged off of them for a majority of the night and they couldn't make us pay. They were ice cold, shooting only 5-33 from 3." - Pacers Coach Jim O' Brien

Next Game:

[mfbmike]

nice win man, how do u like crittention, and kaman?

Crittenton is the shit. I loved him in 2k8. When you first get him, you definitely need to work on his outside shooting. Once his outside game is developed he is an incredibly versatile scorer and can run the point or play the 2. A great underrated combo guard in the game.

Kaman is great. He won the DPOTY for me last year but lately seems like he is getting pushed around. He's not averaging the double double he was averaging last season. Sean Williams is just about ready and if Kaman's subpar play continues, I will put him on the block. It's something that's in the back of my head because Williams' morale is starting to drop all of a sudden. :|

[mfbmike]

Sore Knee Will Sideline Miller



Andre Miller bumped knees with New Jersey's Devin Harris in the 2nd quarter of the Pacers 117-104 win against the Nets lastnight.

Miller left the game early in the 2nd quarter but was back on the floor after halftime to help lead the Pacers to victory.

Accoring to a team spokesman, Miller's knee felt extremely sore after the game and today during practice. With the pain persisting, the Pacers will allow Miller to rest the knee to prevent further injury.

Miller will miss roughly 5 days, including the Pacers upcoming game against the Sacramento Kings, who the Pacers traded with to acquire Miller at this season's trade deadline.

Miller is averaging 13 points and 7 assists per game this season.

Coach Jim O' Brien said the starting lineup he will use with Miller out would be a "gametime decision."

We are presuming the Pacers will allow Brandon Rush to get the start and slide Jamal Crawford back to the point but with Javaris Crittenton sparking an early 4th quarter run in the Pacers last game, there's always the possibility he could earn the start.

[mfbmike]

Injuries:



The Cleveland Cavaliers lost two key players in their last win against the scrappy Detroit Pistons. Rookie Vladimir Dasic suffered a broken hand and will be out for 29 days while Delonte West suffered a severe ankle sprain and will be out for 25 days. With there being less than a month in the regular season, these two players will miss the remainder of the season as well as a majority of any first round series. This is huge news for the Indiana Pacers, who are more than likely to face the Cavs in the first round, who eliminated them a season ago in the Eastern Conference Finals, 4-1.

Other News:

- Celtics clinch playoff berth with win
- Bryant, Lakers edge Hornets 103-100
- Kevin Martin set to return against Heat
- Jason Kidd ready to return against Nuggets
- Clippers fans rejoice after team clinches playoff spot
- Cavs start slow, finish strong in 115-111 win over Pistons
- Bayless scores 19 to help Blazers hold off Sixers
- T'Wolves clinch a playoff spot with win

[mfbmike]

Tough injury but look at the bright side, you have a nice young Point guard in Crittenton and the picture is delicious!

lol Also why does #16 on the Nets not have a name?

Not sure why he doesn't have a name. lol. Bugged I guess. That was Ricky Rubio btw. Yeah, he spent too much time in the tanning booth.

A lot of people in New Jersey do. Full of guidos.

[LC AAU]

That picture is sick, and the rookies names don't come up in the screenshots, which I always felt was extremely gay. I think you'll reach the playoffs before me :O.

[FishStickZ]

Injuries:



The Cleveland Cavaliers lost two key players in their last win against the scrappy Detroit Pistons. Rookie Vladimir Dasic suffered a broken hand and will be out for 29 days while Delonte West suffered a severe ankle sprain and will be out for 25 days. With there being less than a month in the regular season, these two players will miss the remainder of the season as well as a majority of any first round series. This is huge news for the Indiana Pacers, who are more than likely to face the Cavs in the first round, who eliminated them a season ago in the Eastern Conference Finals, 4-1.

Other News:

- Celtics clinch playoff berth with win
- Bryant, Lakers edge Hornets 103-100
- Kevin Martin set to return against Heat
- Jason Kidd ready to return against Nuggets
- Clippers fans rejoice after team clinches playoff spot
- Cavs start slow, finish strong in 115-111 win over Pistons
- Bayless scores 19 to help Blazers hold off Sixers
- T'Wolves clinch a playoff spot with win

Ownage.

[SuperNova854]

Rookie names dont come up in screen shots if the name isnt in the database. Griffin's name comes up since his name is in the database.

Injuries:



The Cleveland Cavaliers lost two key players in their last win against the scrappy Detroit Pistons. Rookie Vladimir Dasic suffered a broken hand and will be out for 29 days while Delonte West suffered a severe ankle sprain and will be out for 25 days. With there being less than a month in the regular season, these two players will miss the remainder of the season as well as a majority of any first round series. This is huge news for the Indiana Pacers, who are more than likely to face the Cavs in the first round, who eliminated them a season ago in the Eastern Conference Finals, 4-1.

Other News:

- Celtics clinch playoff berth with win
- Bryant, Lakers edge Hornets 103-100
- Kevin Martin set to return against Heat
- Jason Kidd ready to return against Nuggets
- Clippers fans rejoice after team clinches playoff spot
- Cavs start slow, finish strong in 115-111 win over Pistons
- Bayless scores 19 to help Blazers hold off Sixers
- T'Wolves clinch a playoff spot with win

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