New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[steve williams]

They earned their money tonight Phil

Pacers are young and mistakes with turnovers cost them the game

 

[jadis]

Look at who just texted me with the same message, Steve. My Warriors buddy in Fremont, warriors fan.

 

[jadis]

Just saw replay of the 4th and OT. Boy, some action like a ping pong game. Pace was so fast. no pun intended. LOL

 

[steve williams]

Pacers surprisingly match up well with Boston. Boston however poured in 3’s and their maturity and poise had them capitalize on Pacers inexperience and horrible turn overs

 

[jadis]

Pacers surprisingly match up well with Boston. Boston however poured in 3’s and their maturity and poise had them capitalize on Pacers inexperience and horrible turn overs

In one regular season match with the Celtics, my comment was that how come the Pacers were not in the top 3 standings. Roster is solid

 

[jadis]

I was sure I wasn't the only one. Lol

 

[christoph]

I believe Tatum's max contract was already computed right cover Brown's. It's a sure $300m plus. A little bit higher than Brown's, title or not.

But with a title, will it be even higher?

 

[jadis]

But with a title, wil it be even higher?

Not sure about that. I believe max contract is computed from the CBA but maybe a title or first team selection may be an alternate bonus.

 

[christoph]

Very glad to know Brown and Tatum made big time clutch shots.

Yes, that is VERY important for the Celts

 

[christoph]

Pacers surprisingly match up well with Boston. Boston however poured in 3’s and their maturity and poise had them capitalize on Pacers inexperience and horrible turn overs

I'm sure there will be adjustments by the coaches
I wonder who reacts in which way and how successfull that will be.
Now the chess game begins

 

[jadis]

Myles Turner with an impressive 3 point shooting form . That's new to me.

 

[steve williams]

He was doing the same in the Knicks series. he struck me as being a very agile and skilled 7 foot player

 

[Zuman]

I wasn't on the forum last night; it was too intense to be watching the game on TV. Still, I think we all saw the same thing: the factors that make the Pacers so dangerous can also bite them when everything doesn't go right.
Haliburton's natural athleticism and grace can make those Magic Johnson-like passes possible and allow him those teflon glides through the lane where no one touches him on the way to a layup. But when he's off by a millisecond, it can result in a game-killing turnover. Nembhard can kill you with a nothing-but-net three, or lose a game by throwing the ball away. A Pacers game is like an extended home run hitter's at-bat: it's either a strikeout or a grand slam.
As to Myles Turner, he's much more valuable playing as a forward than as a center, which is how they tried to use him in years past.

 

[Zuman]

Btw, not saying there was anything nefarious going on, but...
Celtics: 24-30 free throws; Pacers 9-10.

 

[christoph]

Btw, not saying there was anything nefarious going on, but...
Celtics: 24-30 free throws; Pacers 9-10.

Maybe Tatum is finally getting the foul calls he was (often times unfairly) denied before

 

[steve williams]

I wasn't on the forum last night; it was too intense to be watching the game on TV. Still, I think we all saw the same thing: the factors that make the Pacers so dangerous can also bite them when everything doesn't go right.
Haliburton's natural athleticism and grace can make those Magic Johnson-like passes possible and allow him those teflon glides through the lane where no one touches him on the way to a layup. But when he's off by a millisecond, it can result in a game-killing turnover. Nembhard can kill you with a nothing-but-net three, or lose a game by throwing the ball away. A Pacers game is like an extended home run hitter's at-bat: it's either a strikeout or a grand slam.
As to Myles Turner, he's much more valuable playing as a forward than as a center, which is how they tried to use him in years past.

That was a bitter loss for you and Jack

 

[steve williams]

Btw, not saying there was anything nefarious going on, but...
Celtics: 24-30 free throws; Pacers 9-10.

I saw. those stats as well Makes you wonder. There were some tough calls at the end which cost them the game

 

[jadis]

Maybe Tatum is finally getting the foul calls he was (often times unfairly) denied before

That's what I wanted Tatum to excel in, drive, stop, spin, and fish for a foul.

 

[steve williams]

Maybe Tatum is finally getting the foul calls he was (often times unfairly) denied before

I thought Tatum and Brown played with complete confidence and composure. Nothing exuberant like 24 yo Haliburton who was having the time of his life

 

[steve williams]

Pacerrs might not make it to the Big Dance but the experience and maturity they will bring back next year will reap rewards IMO. They are truly an exciting team to watch

Tonight will be another show of two very good teams

I still have to bet Wolves but I have to admit that Doncic and Kyrie are playing a very solid playoffs