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I agree. I still love Paul. Once Vic is back, he will be even stronger and better. It could just end up being a rough year or so until he returns. Maybe we are lucky and it is a dislocated knee cap. I trust Pritchard and company will make the right decisions moving forward.

still nothing as of noon today sadly. Pacers felt that he didn't need an MRI last night, instead let him be with family and friends, rest and get one today. Possible news conference at 1pm today to discuss Oladipo news, but nothing has been confirmed

I'll be that guy, not that I get any info directly from the team I just find it out through social media haha

was at the game, saw him running up the court for the chase down, then falls to the ground. bankers life was dead silent, you could have dropped a quarter in the balcony and heard it anywhere in the arena. My guess is a broken or dislocated knee cap. Regardless probably a 10 month rehab, so IF he was to return say in November the team would take it easy for a bit like they did with PG when he returned for a handful of games. Now what does Kevin Pritchard do? Stand pat and ride the current team(Bojan/Thad/Tyreke/Cory/Collison) all are free agents next year so by them having to pick up scoring it'll only drive up the cost to resign them if we choose. Or do they try and make a trade for a bigger name player that is under contract for a few more years? Does this injury derail any chance of a legit player wanting to come to Indy next year to play? Who knows Why do bad things/injuries happen to Indy's best players. Started with Peyton Manning, then Paul George, then Andrew Luck and now Victor.

Yea I agree with you 100%. Balance the offense, stick with what you have been doing on defense and they'll be fine. I think Vic will get out of the shooting funk, I just hope it is not a long one.

After last nights game, here is what I am thinking. My fear was a lot of teams did not know how to defend and adjust to Vic during his breakout season last year because they hadn't seen it in previous years. After the start of last year my worry was he would regress and that maybe it was a fluke during the first quarter of last season with how efficient he was. As the season went on, he continued to impress in all areas, hit big shots, do the small things, preach chemistry, win awards, take a Lebron led team in the playoffs to a 7 game series, the list goes on and on. I do think he has came back down to earth some this year. My biggest worry was his shooting percentage last year and that has been starting to show for this year. If he shoots the ball at a respectable rate, it will be deemed a good game. But if he is shooting 6 of 20(last nights game), that cannot become the norm, and if it starts too, I hope he realizes that and does not continue that trend if his shot from outside isn't falling. I would hope he would attack the rim more. If he is attacking the rim and just not getting fouls called or missing these, then I am fine with him having a lower field goal percentage But if he is going to settle for jump shots and 3-pointers, I am a little worried. I understand to keep attacking, but at what point do you stop attacking? I am a huge Victor fan and always will be, so no one take this as I am attacking him.

John Wall hates you chants towards Kelly Ubre Jr(was traded from wizards to suns a few weeks ago) every time he was shooting free throws 😂😂😂 426608E1-7E81-4DCF-BF3B-5A99FBE6DDA1.MOV

completely agree, they need to take care of every game now, especially winning 90% of the games against non playoff teams and AT LEAST splitting 50/50 with current playoff teams. I am predicting during that brutal 11 game stretch, the Cers go 5-6 with wins at Bucks, at 76ers, home against Knicks, at Clippers, and home against Celtics.

I will be too. I just think Giannis will carry them until his wheels fall off. Maybe we get lucky and that happens towards the end of the season. However the end of March worries me for the Pacers. Beginning March 7th and ending March 29th. We play the following 8 games(easily the toughest stretch of the Pacers season): Bucks(A) 76ers(A) Knicks(H) Thunder(H) Nuggets(A) Trailblazers(A) Clippers(A) Warriors(A) Nuggets(H) Thunder(A) Celtics(H) This will be a tough 11 game stretch. This stretch could define if we get the #2, #3 or #4 seed with the playoffs shortly after this tough stretch. Only non playoff team here is the Knicks.

With the way things are looking mid way into the season, as long as the Pacers can maintain no big health concerns moving forward, I think they end up as the 3rd or 4th seed in the playoffs. The Celtics I think are candidate to finish in the fourth or fifth spot, especially the fifth spot if they continue to have the issues that they are having currently. The 76ers are still a toss up for me and they could flip with Boston for the 5th seed. I think the Raptors and Bucks still finish as the #1 and #2 seed and the end of the regular season. I think we have a strong blueprint to beat the Bucks, however the Raptors I am not sure as we have yet to see them fully healthy this season when we have faced them. I think if we finish in the top 3, we will win our first round series for sure regardless who we play, if we finish 4th and have to play Philly or Boston in the first series then I think it'll take all 7 games. I think the Pacers need to go 4-1 during this upcoming 5 game home stretch.

Vic is a good defender, however having at 7 foot shoot blocker presence in the lane is very key since lots of guys can get into the lane in the NBA. Ball movement was awesome when Vic was out, ball movement was still good until Myles went out with his injury.

Agree 100%. When a shot blocker is in the lane/paint, its always on the opposing teams mind when they are near the rim

So Myles Turner is very important to the Pacers, especially on the defensive end. His presence is surely missed. Sabonis fills in quite well, however Myles is on another level on the defensive side of the ball compared to Sabonis. Don't get me wrong, I love Sabonis but that just isn't his game. I would love if Sabonis improved defensively during this upcoming offseason.

Agree, I think it should be 25% fans, and split it down the middle for media and coaches for the remaining 75%. I am fine with Wade making it, however I agree that very good players get hosed especially smaller market teams. Rose shouldn't be above Harden. I wish they would go back to 2 guards, 2 forwards and 1 center.

the fan vote for both the NBA and NFL will forever be silly. Vince Carter for goodness sakes was in the top 7 I believe for Frontcourt, that's ridiculous! Regardless if it is his last season or not.

I heard that too and thought that was interesting. Reminds me of Scott May going to IU however his son chose UNC. I cannot remember for the life of me why Sean chose UNC

Agree, the missed call last night was horrible, even the Raptors bench reactions told the story. They shouldn't of been in that situation to begin with, however the refs truly cost the team a chance at overtime. IMO Vic really hurt us in the last minute of that game. I have about 1% left of hope for Tyreke. PLAY AARON HOLIDAY INSTEAD!!!!!!!!! Myles was a blocking machine last night, so that was a plus!

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/12/19/18147846/domantas-sabonis-indiana-pacers

I didn't really notice Vic forcing a lot of shots. There were a few that were forced, however only Myles and Sabonis shot over 50% for the game. Vic did have 5 assists, only two points going into half I believe. I would have liked to see Vic and Myles run the PnR a little more in the second half.

Pacers lost due to a lack of effort and energy. Yes last play should have been an offensive foul, however they should have never been in that situation. Pacers might need to start alerting the panic button for Tyreke. I would rather take the chances and give Holiday some of Evans minutes. Until Evans starts hitting better than 28% of his shots and playing like he like basketball, I'll pass. I am a fan of Tyreke but he has fallen off the face of the earth.

Jersey patch will be on display beginning with tonight's game vs the Cavs https://www.nba.com/pacers/pacers-motorola-announce-multi-year-partnership

7 straight W's for the Pacers, with the two biggest wins over Bucks and 76ers and a hard young fighting Kings teams. This team is playing well and sharing. Take care of the next 7 opponents(Raptors and Pistons are the only two with winning records I believe). I can see winning 6 of their next 7, with the team being 26-11 going into 2019!

Pacers defense efficiency last three years when guarding Giannis(aka Thaddeus Young): Thad Young - 91.8 points per 100 possessions for the Bucks when Thad is guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo in last three years All others - 114.4 points per 100 possessions for the Bucks when others guard Giannis Antetokounmpo in last three years Thad Young can play helluva defense.

Ponytail Myles is the best! Pacers after 28 games LAST year: 16-12 108.8 offensive rating(6th) 107.8 defensive rating(20th) +1.0 Net(11th) Pacers after 28 games THIS year: 18-10 107.5 offensive rating919th) 102.4 defensive rating(3rd) +5.1 Net(7th)

I like PG still(hate me all you want) however I am sure he would rather sit a game out due to some kind of soreness than play PF.