2 things about the upcoming Pacers/Heat rematch next week

[Am I Blue Through it All?]

Pacers will beat them again. Miami aint that good this year. Sorry.

It is always hard to say you are going to win when you are on the defending champion's court. But I will say that I don't believe the Pacers played all that well against the Heat in Indy. They are capable of better, IMO.

 

[geneh_33]

It is always hard to say you are going to win when you are on the defending champion's court. But I will say that I don't believe the Pacers played all that well against the Heat in Indy. They are capable of better, IMO.

As long as they play defense like they did in Indy Miami will not win this game. 84 points aint going to beat Indy.

 

[Lone Granger]

Meh, LBJ exaggerates contact and the Pacers are allowed any amount of contact on either end of the court. Not an excuse, it is great D, I assume great Ds can do that but I rewatched that game and in the paint on both ends Hibbert pretty much does what ever, George looked like he was and checking a few times. If it isn't being called then let it go but it looks like Miami was being called for shit Indy practices.

Indy is a good team, I kind of think Miami beat themselves in the end by going 4 for 21 on 3s. They shoot just 30% and that is 2 more 3s and a tie game.

What was Miami being called for that Indy practices? Hibbert does nothing more than go straight up when he is in the paint. I mean, that is the main thing I always hear Heat fans complaining about.

Indy probably was in Miami's head so much because they defend the three so well, that even when Miami was open, they still missed their threes a lot? lol. It's a possibility. Or, the Heat just missed a bunch of shots. I'm going with the former, though.

 

[Max]

What was Miami being called for that Indy practices? Hibbert does nothing more than go straight up when he is in the paint. I mean, that is the main thing I always hear Heat fans complaining about.

Indy probably was in Miami's head so much because they defend the three so well, that even when Miami was open, they still missed their threes a lot? lol. It's a possibility. Or, the Heat just missed a bunch of shots. I'm going with the former, though.

The Heat had an off night, that's it. Pacers got really lucky.

 

[Am I Blue Through it All?]

As long as they play defense like they did in Indy Miami will not win this game. 84 points aint going to beat Indy.

I believe the Pacers did not react all that well to the way the Heat were pressing George earlier in the game. They adjusted and will be better prepared if a similar tactic is used in Miami. On the other hand, many of the threes the Heat missed were open shots that came from good ball movement. If the Pacers can run them off the three point line in Miami, it is likely that they will win.

 

[Am I Blue Through it All?]

The Heat had an off night, that's it. Pacers got really lucky.

This site can always use another genius.

 

[Max]

This site can always use another genius.

 

[HammerDown]

The Heat had an off night, that's it. Pacers got really lucky.

Says the guy with the Spicoli avi. :rollseyes:

The Heat have gotten lucky more than anyone in the NBA this season. But go right ahead and laugh them off!

 

[Max]

Says the guy with the Spicoli avi. :rollseyes:

The Heat have gotten lucky more than anyone in the NBA this season. But go right ahead and laugh them off!

It was tongue and cheek. I like the Pacers, and was just trying to get a rise out of my buddy, lonegranger.

 

[Trudem]

Sorry just frustrated. Of all the major sports, I think the NBA's regular season is the most boring since there seemst o be a routine lack of effort night in and night out. Although MLb could probably have something to say about that.

 

[bksballer89]

Should they win by any margin, I am sure we will be hearing how the Heat will sweep the Pacers in the playoffs.

Only the Heat trolls think that. Anyone who watches basketball know a Heat/Pacers series will be a 6 game series min.

 

[bksballer89]

Pacers will beat them again. Miami aint that good this year. Sorry.

Miami never looks that good in November and December. Usually LIKE ALL CHAMPIONSHIP teams, Miami usually start to look really good from Mid January- end of march/early April.

We haven't looked that good but do you really need to? If you can win a high amount of games in the first 2-3 months while not playing close to your best that is scary.

 

[LAKERSUSCBAM]

I hope. I really can't see them going nuts over even a blow out. It would be nice to see though

so that would mean you'd be happy that one of your other favorite teams loses? How do you make that work dude? Seriously, pick one team and stick with it from a fan perspective....you can do what you need to when it comes to betting....

 

[LAKERSUSCBAM]

We haven't looked that good but do you really need to? If you can win a high amount of games in the first 2-3 months while not playing close to your best that is scary.

normally a team that's hot riding into playoffs can and usually makes the most serious noise....agreed, December W's are important but it's a marathon not a sprint to the finish.

 

[Flauge]

Heat fans were dismissive of the last game.

Question.

If they win next week will they as dismissive?

I am dismissive of all regular season games especially December ones. I will still talk a little smack with Pacer fans if we win or lose.. but honestly the regular season means nothing the day the playoffs start. Ive been hearing Celtic and bulls fan thump their chest for years now about their regular season record vs Miami.

3 straight EC titles. back to back defending champs. this team won down 3-2 in boston after losing 3 straight to boston. Indiana is a solid team. I don't believe they can beat Miami when Miami has to win. I have seen nothing that changes that belief for me.

 

[Jims_Doors]

What was Miami being called for that Indy practices? Hibbert does nothing more than go straight up when he is in the paint. I mean, that is the main thing I always hear Heat fans complaining about.

Yeah right.

No foul called on Hibbert, but James always gets the call, huh?

Again, no foul called on Hibbert. Clearly going straight up with arms vertical??....

 

[HammerDown]

Only the Heat trolls think that. Anyone who watches basketball know a Heat/Pacers series will be a 6 game series min.

I think the Pacers can take 'em in 5!

 

[Jims_Doors]

 

[bksballer89]

JD makes a good point. Hibbert hands doesn't always go straight up but he gets the benefit of the doubt unlike Dwight.

 

[geneh_33]

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They don't even need Granger. If he can play, that is a good add.

JD makes a good point. Hibbert hands doesn't always go straight up but he gets the benefit of the doubt unlike Dwight.

That's because 9 times out of 10 Hibbert goes straight up and gets ball only. When you are consistent about it, refs are going to give you the benefit of the doubt.