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Much better first half tonight. Pacers up 60-55. It really feels like all of the starters are working harder tonight along with Toppin and Sheppard on defense. They all seem involved. McConnell struggling with the Bucks putting a taller guard in his face. He still looks out of sync.


Pacers shooting 51% and 48% from 3 holding the Bucks to 44% from both. Less Bucks players are contributing so hopefully the Pacers can force the ball away from Lillard, Lopez, and Middleton.

92 after 3 so much better than 94 after 4.

Wizop wrote:92 after 3 so much better than 94 after 4.

Pacers saw the first game how the Bucks were more aggressive and physical. They have turned the tables tonight not backing down and everyone got the message to get serious or you sit the bench.

Interesting that the short rotation is no Stix or iJax.

It takes the 13th (Kind of ironic) NBA Playoff Game for a Road Team to get a win.

Wizop wrote:Interesting that the short rotation is no Stix or iJax.

I haven't loved the Siakam/Toppin lineup in the regular season, but no doubt it was effective tonight.

What a great answer!!

23-4 run in the 4Q. On the road. Right when the Bucks started to come back and it looked like they might take the game.

Nembhard what a great game. This kid is a baller. Not sure why he gets as much hate on twitter as he does.

Grang33r wrote:Nembhard what a great game. This kid is a baller. Not sure why he gets as much hate on twitter as he does.

I loved his toughness tonight and him being up on Lillard all night. Also it really helped him taking it to the Bucks offensively tonight.

Was impressed with Shep as well. When we were getting stops, most of time I would look at the whole court, and he would be one of the key parts of getting the stop. He wasn't always on ball, but he was always taking away an option. He was manning the point of the defense late in the 4th. Kid is going to be good. With any growth at all,.. next year, this backcourt is going to be fierce.

Lots of talk about defense but we gave up 104 and 108. The big difference was our scoring.

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Scoot! Where the heck have you been? Thought maybe you were abducted by aliens.

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Scoot! Where the heck have you been? Thought maybe you were abducted by aliens.

Sorry mate. Just super busy lately what with spring breaks and all. We moved to Atlanta last year, and we had a solid 4 week stretch where we had family and friends staying with us in the way to and back from spring breaks in Florida and whatnot. ‘‘Twas super fun, but a ton of laundry and cleaning.

Very proud of this team, especially Turner, and Nemhard...(Pascal goes without saying)...

We'd be nothing but a lottery team without Siakam...(Our true, Franchise and max player).

Wizop wrote:Lots of talk about defense but we gave up 104 and 108. The big difference was our scoring.

Agree and disagree. The scoring has been the difference all year so I agree there. I disagree on the defense. Granted the points scored were similar. I thought the Pacers had much more defensive intensity and forced tougher shots that game 1. I thought in game 1 the Bucks got whatever shot they wanted. My only gripe on the d effort last night was far too many 2nd, 3rd, 4th opportunities.

It's gameday. Let's talk about game 3 and what we expect to see. We all know the Pacers aren't a defensive juggernaut but I thought they did a good job in game 2 of mucking it up to the best of their ability. Pressure, forcing the Bucks off spots etc. I expect the Bucks to try and muck this one up. Portis and Beverly being physical and trying to muck the thing up. They've been determined to take the ball out of #0 hands. It worked in game 1 as the Pacers shot miserably. They knocked down open shots in game 2 and that strategy didn't work as well. Do they mix up coverages more in game 3? What is their answer for #43? Do they have one?

I'm glad it's an early start. I'll have it on my TV, and at 7:00 I'll turn the sound down and open the NFL draft on a tablet. Pacer game should be over before the Colts pick unless they trade up which I hope they do.

Wizop wrote:I'm glad it's an early start. I'll have it on my TV, and at 7:00 I'll turn the sound down and open the NFL draft on a tablet. Pacer game should be over before the Colts pick unless they trade up which I hope they do.

My thought is if I start drinking at the Pacers tip..... I'm going to think the Colts 3rd round pick is the greatest one ever!