Indiana Pacers (#1) vs Atlanta Hawks (#8) Playoff Series Thread

[Jacob1983]

I know it's only game 1 but damn, I really think if Indiana gets behind big in the 1st half, they are fucked. This team has been fading for a month and this shitty Hawks team without Horford might just help the Pacers complete the implosion.

[Gummi Clutch]

I know it's only game 1 but damn, I really think if Indiana gets behind big in the 1st half, they are fucked. This team has been fading for a month and this shitty Hawks team without Horford might just help the Pacers complete the implosion.
Did you not watch the last time they played the hawks while at home? Got straight up bitch slapped and only scored 23 in the first half. This indy team is a fucking joke.

[Jacob1983]

It's just sad because if the Pacers complete the epic choke job, the Heat will the easiest path to the Finals in NBA history. It would be easier than the Spurs in 2007.

[Gummi Clutch]

lol bringing the spurs into this. The WC is never an easy path to the finals. A conference where the #1 seed is a complete fluke and horseshity...yea...thats an easy path.

[Franklin]

It's just sad because if the Pacers complete the epic choke job, the Heat will the easiest path to the Finals in NBA history. It would be easier than the Spurs in 2007.
Brooklyn Nets are the hardcore in the east now. They've won more games than any team except the Spurs in 2014 and their coach (Jason Kidd) knows how to beat the superfriends. Kidd's playoff record against the super friends: 1-0.

[Texas_Ranger]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2RcPYb1HTs

lol West. Antic would fucking break him. You don't mess with that guy.

[Venti Quattro]

lol West. Antic would fucking break him. You don't mess with that guy.

Pero Antić should be one of the bad guys in Taken 3. Like seriously if this does not impress Liam Neeson then I don't know what will

[Texas_Ranger]

Pero Antić should be one of the bad guys in Taken 3. Like seriously if this does not impress Liam Neeson then I don't know what will

There's gonna be Taken 3?? WTF? Who they gonna take now... If only Jeff Errors could be taken and be the first one Liam couldn't rescue.

[Clipper Nation]

Taken 2 was some of the worst-acted and worst-written garbage I've ever seen, can't believe they're making a third one :lol

[D-Wade]

Called out by Barkley on national TV, saying "Frank Vole" deserves better. :lmao:lmao:lmao

[Venti Quattro]

Taken 2 was some of the worst-acted and worst-written garbage I've ever seen, can't believe they're making a third one :lol

I thoroughly enjoy watching the Taken franchise. You only see the movie for two reasons:

1. Liam Neeson kicking everybody's asses
2. Maggie Grace

Both reasons are compelling enough to watch Taken. You don't need an Oscar-worthy screenwriting to appreciate a hard-hitting movie franchise like Taken.

Yeah sure it's not the best picture at any point in time but are they so bad for what their movie is offering -- pure action and shit being blown up?

[PingPong]

Indy still has lots of chance to pass by the Atlanta. But it's only a matter of time to the niggas throw punches to each other in the locker room. Wait and see. Indy is a more gifted version of the Cavaliers youngsters.

[baseline bum]

So does Indiana go down 0-2 tonight to this garbage Hawks team? Shit's gonna be must-see tonight.

[Spur-Addict]

As long as it's not like the Clips/Warriors game 2, I'll watch.

[Mugen]

:lol Hibbert working out with Duncan but not learning a damn thing tbh

[Venti Quattro]

Suppose that Atlanta also wins Game 2. Does Indiana still stand a chance?

[313]

Suppose that Atlanta also wins Game 2. Does Indiana still stand a chance?
If the Hawks win tonight, and i think they will, the Pacers will get swept.

[313]

This Hawks team isn't as bad as their record indicates, though they would be better with Horford. They have a great Coach, and Bud has all of his players bought in to the system.

[Clipper Nation]

Suppose that Atlanta also wins Game 2. Does Indiana still stand a chance?
:lol No... this Pacers team literally cries on the bench when they're trailing in the third quarter, no way they could deal with an 0-2 deficit....

[Mugen]

The Pacers offense these last two months is honestly the worst I've seen from a team all season long tbh.

When you're 7'2 center is catching his post entry passes almost near the 3pt line, you need to start re-thinking your schemes/sets.

[Spur-Addict]

Suppose that Atlanta also wins Game 2. Does Indiana still stand a chance?

I say yes. A two game lead isn't insurmountable in this situation. Just depends on how galvanized the Pacers are, and how willing they are to truly come together IMO.

[RsxPiimp]

So does Indiana go down 0-2 tonight to this garbage Hawks team? Shit's gonna be must-see tonight.

Indiana takes this one. PG said he talked to Vogel about guarding Teague in this game. About time :lol

[ElNono]

Love Hill, but hopefully this is another great horror movie... :lol

[Clipper Nation]

Indiana takes this one. PG said he talked to Vogel about guarding Teague in this game. About time :lol
I like PG but he's nuts, Teague is too quick for him.... their real issue in stopping Teague has been soft-ass Hibbert being constantly out of position whenever Antic is on the floor, enabling Teague to get layup after layup inside....

[RsxPiimp]

I like PG but he's nuts, Teague is too quick for him.... their real issue in stopping Teague has been soft-ass Hibbert being constantly out of position whenever Antic is on the floor, enabling Teague to get layup after layup inside....

This is also true, PG on JT is a stopgap solution. Either way, the Pacers are simply toasted next round :lol

[CGD]

This all the sudden became an interesting series. I'm buying into the whole "can the Pacer snap this historic/epic choke job" headline.

[313]

Not only is Atlanta pretty good, but a huge mismatch for Indiana with their stretch bigs, and Teague.

Vogel says he doesn't make adjustments, he makes teams adjust to them, well good luck Vogel. You'll be fishing early.

[313]

The Pacers are 2-14 in their last 16 trips to Atlanta, so this first round playoff matchup better head back to Atlanta 1-1, if Indiana wants a chance to avoid the most embarrassing collapse in NBA history.

[Clipper Nation]

Where's BRPelican with the outrage? Tickets for this game are literally going for $9 a pop :lol

[hater]

Love Hill, but hopefully this is another great horror movie... :lol

why would you root for pacers to lose? basically removing the last remnant of opposition to Heat in the Finals IMo

[MeloHype]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bl2N9aNIQAE6TYw.png

[RD2191]

Spurs lost to 8th seeded Memphis with the 3 time COTY Pop. Lets not act like that wasn't embarrassing as hell.

[HemisfairArena]

Spurs lost to 8th seeded Memphis with the 3 time COTY Pop. Lets not act like that wasn't embarrassing as hell.

I dont know what was worse for him as a coach,,,,losing to Memphis as a one seed or getting swept and outcoached by a journey man Alvin Gentry and the Suns.

[hater]

not even God would have been able to coach Dick Jefferson, George Hill, Matt Bonner and Dejuan Blair to a round 1 victory over the Dancing Bears IMO

that team was terribly flawed.

[Robz4000]

Indy has more energy, but their offense is still painful to watch. I think Atlanta will keep it close.

[Spur-Addict]

Indy has more energy, but their offense is still painful to watch. I think Atlanta will keep it close.

ATL weathered the storm. Indi may be in trouble :rollin

[Robz4000]

:lol I take it back. Indy looks poised for a meltdown.

[Robz4000]

Korver is making Hibbert his bitch :wow

[Spur-Addict]

Teague shredding Paul George too

[testies]

to people doubting Pop's system...

meanwhile Jackson calls plays for MJ and Shaq

[Spur-Addict]

:lmao Hibbert

[HemisfairArena]

Nothing worse than losing to a team that was trying to tank their way out of the playoff picture just two weeks ago.

[TE]

Holy fuck what happened to Hibbert?

[Chinook]

This is sad.

[hater]

:lol I take it back. Indy looks poised for a meltdown.

George Hill's D and O will do that to a team.

:pctoss what a fucking Scrub, he can possibly be in 2 8-over-1 seed upsets in 2 different teams :lol

sure Hibbert is shitting the bed in an epic style too :lol

[Robz4000]

Holy fuck what happened to Hibbert?

I honestly think he wants out of Indy. He's never been that good on offense, but his D has fallen off a cliff as well; he doesn't seem to give much effort anymore. Could also be Bynum's influence. If so, :lol Bird.

[moisaenz]

The Pacers are 2-14 in their last 16 trips to Atlanta, so this first round playoff matchup better head back to Atlanta 1-1, if Indiana wants a chance to avoid the most embarrassing collapse in NBA history.

i thought that was the spurs in 11

[Robz4000]

West in foul trouble. Tech too?

[Spur-Addict]

That kid couldn't take it anymore and threw that ball onto the court. I don't blame him tbh

[hater]

:lmao even pacerfan shitting the bed and dropping the ball :lol

[TE]

I honestly want to laugh at this but I can't forget feeling similar in 2011...what a gigantic meltdown in progress...

[hater]

i thought that was the spurs in 11

1. Spurs game 6 collapse
2. Spurs 2011 defeat

[TE]

The Pacers can't seem to get any breaks with the officiating tbh

[Robz4000]

I honestly want to laugh at this but I can't forget feeling similar in 2011...what a gigantic meltdown in progress...

Considering all the meltdown's we've seen the past few years its nice to be on the outside of one.

[Arcadian]

:lol pacers. what a piece of shit team

[Spur-Addict]

At least the bench is trying to create a spark

[hater]

Scola putting the team on his back tbh

[Robz4000]

At least the bench is trying to create a spark

Unfortunately they're chucking on offense.

[TE]

Atlanta Spurs tbh

[Robz4000]

Damn, Scola

[hater]

Scola putting the team on his back tbh

told ya niggas

[RD2191]

Scola keeping Pacers in it. Lol

[ElNono]

why would you root for pacers to lose? basically removing the last remnant of opposition to Heat in the Finals IMo

Not "rooting" for Atlanta... simply want a competitive game, not a game like last night Clips-Dubs...

Plus whoever I want to win or not has no bearing on actual results...

[RsxPiimp]

My Nikka JT tearin dat ass up!!!

[Robz4000]

Would be a double digit lead if Atlanta could hit FTs...

[hater]

MVPScola imo

[Spurs9]

Wtf are these lineups?

[HemisfairArena]

Worse mistake in recent Spurs history,,,,Scola for a 2nd round pick,,,,thb.

[Robz4000]

hater this version of the Pacers would be swept. I think Atlanta would give Miami a better challenge at this point.

[Dex]

These Pacers are really supposed to challenge the Heat?

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao Thinking that cute little team in Indiana can even challenge Miami anymore

[TE]

The Pacers are in a deep pile of shit tbh. They are scrambling defensively because their defenders are allowing dribble penetration, opening up opportunities all around the perimeter.

[baseline bum]

I honestly want to laugh at this but I can't forget feeling similar in 2011...what a gigantic meltdown in progress...

The 2011 Spurs actually lost to a pretty good team that had one of the four or five best records in the league from January 1st on that season. The Pacers are getting destroyed by a team a little better than Sacramento but probably worse than New Orleans.

[hater]

hater this version of the Pacers would be swept. I think Atlanta would give Miami a better challenge at this point.

don't know man. Miami has matchup disadvantages vs Pacers and Pacers know how to play them. IMO I hope they can squeak to the ECF, it's looking like a monumental task thou

[ElNono]

I do like coach Bud doing well though... I think he's prime candidate to take the reins when Pop retires...

[MeloHype]

You guys are watching this game over the Brooklyn/Toronto game?

[hater]

You guys are watching this game over the Brooklyn/Toronto game?

Pacers losing would be epic MUST SEE TV. how can Toronto vs. Nyets even compare?

[baseline bum]

You guys are watching this game over the Brooklyn/Toronto game?

Pacers games are the playoff equivalent of watching the Lakers

[Robz4000]

You guys are watching this game over the Brooklyn/Toronto game?

Its like a train wreck, I can't look away.

[RD2191]

Bulls/Wizards/Hawks in the ECF. I've mentioned this before but how is that even fair? Just wrong on so many levels.

[Spur-Addict]

Unfortunately they're chucking on offense.

True. Too much improvisational basketball. Wayne Brady Stephenson and Co

[baseline bum]

Pacers losing would be epic MUST SEE TV. how can Toronto vs. Nyets even compare?

this

[Clipper Nation]

I do like coach Bud doing well though... I think he's prime candidate to take the reins when Pop retires...
Nah, Vinny Del Negro is the coach in waiting :lol

[RD2191]

Its like a train wreck, I can't look away.

Rofl, same here.

[Clipper Nation]

Bulls/Wizards/Hawks in the ECF. I've mentioned this before but how is that even fair? Just wrong on so many levels.

All three would put up a better fight against Miami than the Pacers :lol

[HemisfairArena]

I do like coach Bud doing well though... I think he's prime candidate to take the reins when Pop retires...

I dont know if I want Pop guys to take over,,,,P.J. and Mike Brown aren't very good as head coaches and Bud might be the same.

[RD2191]

The Pacers have to win this game, right? Right? Damn Indy.

[ElNono]

You guys are watching this game over the Brooklyn/Toronto game?

Hitchcock has nothing on these Pacers...

lol Scrubla back down to earth

[TE]

Pacer Digest has to be filled with gems rn

[MeloHype]

Its like a train wreck, I can't look away.:lol

[hater]

I dont know if I want Pop guys to take over,,,,P.J. and Mike Brown aren't very good as head coaches and Bud might be the same.

I remember coach Bud was undefeated for a while when coaching spurs when Pop used to get thrown out

IMO if he wins today Bud is easily best coach of the playoffs so far

[RD2191]

All three would put up a better fight against Miami than the Pacers :lol

Better fight but all probably still get swept.:lol

[ElNono]

I dont know if I want Pop guys to take over,,,,P.J. and Mike Brown aren't very good as head coaches and Bud might be the same.

I wouldn't want either of those two... nor Avery... Bud has done well though when he was handed the team at times, and he's done great in Atlanta...

[PingPong]

Pacers are fucked if they lose this game.

[HemisfairArena]

Nah, Vinny Del Negro is the coach in waiting :lol

Truth be told,,,,I think Avery Johnson would get a lot of attention for the job.

[baseline bum]

Pacers are fucked if they lose this game.

Or if they win it

[Aztecfan03]

i thought that was the spurs in 11

spurs at least had injury to Manu as an excuse.

[Clipper Nation]

I wouldn't want either of those two... nor Avery... Bud has done well though when he was handed the team at times, and he's done great in Atlanta...
Yeah, but you're hiring....

http://readjack.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/vinny-at-the-podium.jpg
The Protegé

[Prime Time]

I remember coach Bud was undefeated for a while when coaching spurs when Pop used to get thrown out

IMO if he wins today Bud is easily best coach of the playoffs so far
On what scale? Pop, Carlisle, hell maybe even Joerger could lead the Hawks over this shit Pacers team.

[ElNono]

Yeah, but you're hiring....

http://readjack.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/vinny-at-the-podium.jpg
The Protegé

:lol Vinny isn't going anywhere near the Spurs, tbh...

[BatManu20]

I can't believe these are the same Pacers I was watching 6 weeks ago tbh. They are trash.

[Aztecfan03]

http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/10819177/why-pacers-go-small-too-late

article arguing Pacers should go small and not start Hibbert.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Vinny isn't going anywhere near the Spurs, tbh...

http://i.imgur.com/bqfHKK0.jpg
#TheReturn

http://i.imgur.com/iwdWIGh.jpg
"DO IT HARDER, ENRIQUE! RUN THE PLAY!"

[Robz4000]

I can't believe these are the same Pacers I was watching 6 weeks ago tbh. They are trash.

They were shit 6 weeks ago too. They were good back in November/December, and have been going downhill since.

[ElNono]

On what scale? Pop, Carlisle, hell maybe even Joerger could lead the Hawks over this shit Pacers team.

Teague has always been a cancer, Millsap is a #2 at best, they're missing Horford, and Korver is basically a nice roleplayer.

You gotta give coach Bud a lot of credit for making lemonade with this team. They're moving the ball, Teague has fallen in place, and everybody is playing to the max of their abilities.

[SpursDynasty]

Atlanta is the favorite in this series, so what's happened so far doesn't surprise me. Good to hear Joel Myers on commentary.

[Robz4000]

Clipper Nation, you ready for dem Clips to trade Blake for Fatmelo tbh?

[ElNono]

http://i.imgur.com/bqfHKK0.jpg
#TheReturn

http://i.imgur.com/iwdWIGh.jpg
"DO IT HARDER, ENRIQUE! RUN THE PLAY!"

Vinny, Doc... it's a wash, tbh... :lol

[baseline bum]

MexicanVP Scola only thing keeping Indy in the game

[Budkin]

Who raped whose wife on the Pacers?

[Clipper Nation]

Clipper Nation (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=28500), you ready for dem Clips to trade Blake for Fatmelo tbh?

Is that before or after the Spurs trade Enrique, Turnobili, and all their first round picks for the next decade to the Mavs for Monta Ellis? :lol

[TE]

Role players for the Pacers stepping up...

[hater]

Olympic Scola taking ownership of this mess of a team imo

[Prime Time]

Teague has always been a cancer, Millsap is a #2 at best, they're missing Horford, and Korver is basically a nice roleplayer.

You gotta give coach Bud a lot of credit for making lemonade with this team. They're moving the ball, Teague has fallen in place, and everybody is playing to the max of their abilities.
I'm not saying he isn't great, but look at what Pop did with his limited resources (60+ wins) or the fact Carlisle was able to make the Mavericks match the Spurs despite not having one elite perimeter defender.

Beating the Pacers at their lowest point isn't something completely out of the water. I just don't see how it makes Bud "By far the greatest coach in the playoffs".

[BanditHiro]

lol baby killer flopping against kyle korver.

[TE]

LOL Hawks running a Spurs sideline out of bounds play...

[ElNono]

I'm not saying he isn't great, but look at what Pop did with his limited resources (60+ wins) or the fact Carlisle was able to make the Mavericks match the Spurs despite not having one elite perimeter defender.

The Spurs have Duncan and the Mavs have Dirk... period. Horford would be that guy for the Hawks, and he isn't there.

But Carlisle and Pop are among the top 3 coaches in the league... if you're putting coach Bud there, then you're basically agreeing with what I'm saying...

(BTW: I didn't call him the greatest coach in the playoffs, but if he makes this a series, he gotta be up there. Lots of overrated coaches already lost with much better talent)

[Prime Time]

The Spurs have Duncan and the Mavs have Dirk... period. Horford would be that guy for the Hawks, and he isn't there.

But Carlisle and Pop are among the top 3 coaches in the league... if you're putting coach Bud there, then you're basically agreeing with what I'm saying...

(BTW: I didn't call him the greatest coach in the playoffs, but if he makes this a series, he gotta be up there. Lots of overrated coaches already lost with much better talent)
Then we're on the same page, tbh. I just didn't see him as 'the best' perse. But still a top-tier coach without a doubt.

Well, that was quickly settled :lol

[RD2191]

Pacerefs

[TE]

Lou Williams is killing ATL with some stupid ticky tack fouls

[ElNono]

:wow Teage taking PG to school

[Clipper Nation]

:lol NBA
:lol Thinking we want to see the Pacers get swept in round 2

[HemisfairArena]

Pacers have been in a downward spiral and Hawks took advantage. The coach I would look at is the guy from Washington if they can beat the Bulls again tonight as doing the best job thus far in the playoffs. Thibs is a great coach and no one thought Washington would go into Chicago and win game 1.

[TE]

rofl PG talking shit

[Spur-Addict]

Don't know why Paul George is clapping. He's getting thrashed out there

[ElNono]

love to see bitchmade West mad, tbh...

[Prime Time]

On the other hand, George is really starting to annoy me. Dude wants to break out in dance whenever he hits a shot despite trailing by multiple possessions.

[RD2191]

Scrub ass PG trash talking. Peole laughed when I said this dude was an overrated scrub.

[BatManu20]

Pacers making Jeff Teague look like Isiah Thomas tbh

[Aztecfan03]

The Spurs have Duncan and the Mavs have Dirk... period. Horford would be that guy for the Hawks, and he isn't there.

But Carlisle and Pop are among the top 3 coaches in the league... if you're putting coach Bud there, then you're basically agreeing with what I'm saying...

(BTW: I didn't call him the greatest coach in the playoffs, but if he makes this a series, he gotta be up there. Lots of overrated coaches already lost with much better talent)

But hater was. You response earlier made it like you were siding with hater.

[Clipper Nation]

I like PG but he's nuts, Teague is too quick for him....

^ Truthbombs

[TE]

Hibbert getting bailed out there after initiating the contact

[Clipper Nation]

Refs so desperate for the Pacers not to undo all the hype Media gave them :lol

[TE]

Det homecookin

[Prime Time]

Antic reminds me of a troll 2K Player.

[hater]

I'm not saying he isn't great, but look at what Pop did with his limited resources (60+ wins) or the fact Carlisle was able to make the Mavericks match the Spurs despite not having one elite perimeter defender.

Beating the Pacers at their lowest point isn't something completely out of the water. I just don't see how it makes Bud "By far the greatest coach in the playoffs".

Easy. By matter of elimination. IF Bud wins today, he's already doing a better job than pretty much every other coach(since noone would be 2-0) so far

[ElNono]

But hater was. You response earlier made it like you were siding with hater.

:lol with hater, you get what you paid for, tbh...

[ElNono]

Clipper Nation super chatty today... good stuff...

looks like that win last night prevented some severe cutting :lol

[RsxPiimp]

Str8 up dyin here lmaaaooo

[Clipper Nation]

Clipper Nation (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=28500) super chatty today... good stuff...

looks like that win last night prevented some severe cutting :lol
Hey, I was right as usual - Choke Paul disappeared, we just didn't need him :lol

[Aztecfan03]

Easy. By matter of elimination. IF Bud wins today, he's already doing a better job than pretty much every other coach(since noone would be 2-0) so far

Unless this game goes to double overtime and the nets beat toronto before this game finishes. But that is a stupid argument anyways considering most of the teams havent played a second game yet.

[Prime Time]

But that is a stupid argument anyways considering most of the teams havent played a second game yet.

[hater]

Unless this game goes to double overtime and the nets beat toronto before this game finishes. But that is a stupid argument anyways considering most of the teams havent played a second game yet.

thus the keywords "so far"

and still let's say Toronto loses, Bud's job would still be above Kidd IMO since Toronto plays 2 of the worst players in the league in Derozan and De Colo.

[RD2191]

Am I Mexican?

[TE]

Am I Mexican?
If you like corona and fajitas like me, yes indeed imo

[Aztecfan03]

thus the keywords "so far"

and still let's say Toronto loses, Bud's job would still be above Kidd IMO since Toronto plays 2 of the worst players in the league in Derozan and De Colo.

Spurs have Ayres. SO that gives Pop extra credit, right?

[RD2191]

:wakeup

[RD2191]

Am I Mexican?

Son of a bish, I am Mexican!

[Spur-Addict]

Indiana making a run.

[ElNono]

Indy in the bonus... they have to take advantage

[RD2191]

Refs putting in work.

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao Refs, the only reason the Pacers will even win this series....

[Clipper Nation]

Faggot traitor Elton Brand stepping up big....

[Robz4000]

Officiating has been pretty bad this postseason. Still, not like Atlanta is doing themselves any favors by chucking.

[RD2191]

Come on Hawks

[RD2191]

Hawks going cold. Fuck.

[ElNono]

lol Hawks

[Kawhi]

Welcome back Pacers

[baseline bum]

LOL Indiana going nuts because they're beating a team on the level of Sacramento at home.

[Robz4000]

Pacers found their swag

[RD2191]

Rofl, scrub talking shit again. Wasn't rooting for any particular team but PG is a major faggot. Come on Hawks.

[RD2191]

LOL Indiana going nuts because they're beating a team on the level of Sacramento at home.

[ElNono]

cute sideline reporter, tbh

[RD2191]

Hawks on one of those Spurs type droughts.

[RD2191]

Well this game turned to shit.

[ElNono]

Lou Williams is a faggot, tbh... that said, Hawks playing with house money...

[testies]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWSkYBkEhkc
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[ElNono]

did Evan Turner play at all in this game? :lol

[Clipper Nation]

Media's going to hop right back on this overrated team's dicks now.... SMH....

[spurraider21]

Crofl this scrub Hibbert still dominates miami

[Clipper Nation]

Crofl this scrub Hibbert still dominates miami
Literally only with the help of refs and that "verticality" bullshit, against a smallball-dependent team :lol

[spurraider21]

Literally only with the help of refs and that "verticality" bullshit, against a smallball-dependent team :lol
Refs don't explain his offensive dominance against them too :lol

nice try from lebrons zipper nation

[Splits]

nice try from lebrons zipper nation

:lmao

[spurraider21]

:lmao
Credit goes to BnrFan

[Killakobe81]

Props to PG this type of game should be the norm, not an anomaly.
Really strong all around game tonight. Poor man's LeBron game from PG.
Hibbert still playing shitty though.

[LkrFan]

Credit goes to BnrFan
:lol

[BatManu20]

For Sale on Amazon

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[Chinook]

Thought I'd link drop here instead of making a thread about it:

http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/10827330/2014-nba-playoffs-frank-vogel-indiana-pacers-coaching-job

Honestly, Bird needs to be worried about his job. It's clear he really didn't build the roster he thinks he did. When you think about how much talent that team lacks (especially last season), it's amazing that they've done as well as they have. Vogel deserves criticism for not being able to establish an offense, but I don't think Bird should be the one making that call on that after he contributed to torpedoing the season as much as anybody has.

[HemisfairArena]

Bird should pull a Popovich and return to coaching while still calling the shots in the front office.

[ElNono]

let's see if the Hawks can take advantage of some home cooking, tbh

[Raven]

it's early, but it looks like my prediction that this will be the greatest post season of the decade seems quite accurate.

[Spur-Addict]

There's no crowd, a third of the seats are empty for a playoff game. Sad

[ElNono]

lol PG

[Raven]

bad start by indiana..

[Raven]

hill has never been such a pussy tbh, he is tentative as fuck

[Kawhi]

God damn, this game is boring as fuck, can't wait until this series finishes

[Sportstudi]

God damn, this game is boring as fuck, can't wait until this series finishes

True. That's basically the case with every Pacer game. Dull basketball. And the Hawks ain't doin' much to add some fancy stuff.

[ElNono]

lmao hill that was going in

[Raven]

God damn, this game is boring as fuck, can't wait until this series finishes

i don't see what's boring about hard fought defensive games tbh..

[StrengthAndHonor]

Doesn't look good for Indiana, they're back to their usual self, struggling with that offense. They've scored 2 points in the last 5 min.


Pacers has won only 2 games since 2006 in Atlanta. Don't be suprised if the Pacers are down 1-3 when they go back to Indy.

[Clipper Nation]

i don't see what's boring about hard fought defensive games tbh..

To be fair, "hard-fought defensive game" is often a euphemism for "these teams suck ass and couldn't hit the ocean from a boat" :lol

[Raven]

To be fair, "hard-fought defensive game" is often a euphemism for "these teams suck ass and couldn't hit the ocean from a boat" :lol

true but "boring" is also one of the most common catchphrases that bb ignorant fans use for teams that win without fancy.. Been used on the spurs for decades..

[lefty]

Today's nba is so shitty tbh

[lefty]

:lmao Korver's voice

[ElNono]

damn, Hawks have a solid lead to choke away, tbh

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao Indiana

[Robz4000]

So whose gone after Indy's season ends tbh? Stephenson is a given, but who else? Not sure anyone would trade for Hill or Hibbert's contracts tbh.

[Clipper Nation]

Feel bad for the fans of whatever dumbass team inevitably ends up overpaying for that mental midget and cancer Stephenson, tbh....

[ElNono]

damn, not even 60pts after 3? :lol

[Spur-Addict]

ATL plus after 3, Lou Williams picking on Ian

[Robz4000]

Feel bad for the fans of whatever dumbass team inevitably ends up overpaying for that mental midget and cancer Stephenson, tbh....

Fuck that, :lmao Fredos

[Venti Quattro]

All Atlanta does is just chuck threes and Indiana can't beat them at it

[ElNono]

Hawks choking per par

[DAF86]

I can't watch the game but I watch the box score from time to time. Is Indiana really relying on Scola to score pts? :lol

[ElNono]

I can't watch the game but I watch the box score from time to time. Is Indiana really relying on Scola to score pts? :lol

Not only that, but also taking and making extremely long shots...

[Clipper Nation]

Atlanta handing this series away in 5, but Pacers are going to get crushed in the second round :lol

[DD]

Indiana's been getting open looks ALL game, but holy hell they can't shoot for shit.

[ElNono]

:lmao Hill

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

George Fucking Hill

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao :lmao :lmao

[BatManu20]

George Hill doesn't even look like a backup at this point. He's that bad.

[Robz4000]

:lol Pacers

[ElNono]

goddamn Stephenson is a black hole

[Venti Quattro]

:lol George
:lol Hibbert
:lol Hill
:lol 6/30 combined

[Baam]

Lol GHill can't dribble....

[Baam]

goddamn Stephenson is a black hole

The fuck, he's easily their best player....

[Robz4000]

RIP Indy

[Venti Quattro]

WOW WHAT THE FUCK :lmao

[DD]

lol the MJ 3-pt reaction

[Spur-Addict]

:rollin

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

BANG!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ElNono]

:wow Teage

[ace3g]

Teaque bag ....

[Spurs9]

Wow tbh

[DD]

The fuck, he's easily their best player....

Yup, him and Scola are the only Pacers playing with a sense of urgency. The rest are scared to death of touching the ball.

[Clipper Nation]

Teague :wow

[davethedope]

lol the MJ 3-pt reaction

Hey I'm a chucker... chucker gonna chuck

[Two10Whitey]

Woah that Jeff Teague three was nice.. As I was typing this I saw the out-of-bounds view though lol.

[tlongII]

Teague stepped out of bounds but they can't change the call! :lol

[ElNono]

nigga stepped outta bounds... can't review that though

[Clipper Nation]

NBA gonna have to send out another one of those lame apologies now :lol

[Robz4000]

Teague shitting all over the Pacers

[ElNono]

The fuck, he's easily their best player....

he is, but that whole dribble, dribble, dribble while everybody stands around doesn't help an already anemic offense at all...

[DD]

If his out of bounds 3 would've happened against the Spurs, can you imagine the meltdown upstairs?

[Venti Quattro]

:lol Indy trying to reverse det three because Teague clearly stepped out of bounds

[ElNono]

If his out of bounds 3 would've happened against the Spurs, can you imagine the meltdown upstairs?

yes :lol

[Robz4000]

If his out of bounds 3 would've happened against the Spurs, can you imagine the meltdown upstairs?

Just go to Pacers Digest imo.

[Venti Quattro]

:lol Stephenson

Pero is that Macedonian nigga

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[Spur-Addict]

Wrap it up B

[Kawhi]

:lmaoPacers

[Baam]

Looking like Wizz could go the the ECF tbh...

[Spurs9]

9 points for some someone who thinks he's on LB and Durrants level :lmao

[ElNono]

damn choke everywhere

[LakerHater]

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/849872392.gif?1398389476

[HI-FI]

If his out of bounds 3 would've happened against the Spurs, can you imagine the meltdown upstairs?
i'd probably start saying how Stern is still lurking in the shadows, petting a cat like Blofeld.

[ElNono]

solid win for Atlanta...

[Venti Quattro]

If his out of bounds 3 would've happened against the Spurs, can you imagine the meltdown upstairs?
A lot of idiots upstairs will call to boycott the NBA because of their "cheating ways" and will then proceed and watch the next game while continuing to whine

[timtonymanu]

Happy for Coach Bud!

[ElNono]

A lot of idiots upstairs will call to boycott the NBA because of their "cheating ways" and will then proceed and watch the next game while continuing to whine

:cry I'm done with the NBA :cry

:cry until next year, then I'm done with the NBA :cry