Comments on: The Lamp Post: Third Quarter of Death

By: One Third Worse Than The Magic

One Third Worse Than The Magic — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 20:39:21 +0000

[...] the Pacers fell behind by 20 with dizzying speed, a third quarter performance reminiscent of their alarming pattern of two years ago. The game was within reach, and then it was gone. Lost amid of flurry of Orlando 3’s and [...]

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Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:34:20 +0000

[...] by trying to check them with Dahntay Jones and Luther Head. And 16 points in the third quarter? Where have we seen that before? I mean, Miami didn’t even play particularly well and the game was never even remotely close. [...]

By: Where Have I Seen This Before? Bulls 104, Pacers 95

Where Have I Seen This Before? Bulls 104, Pacers 95 — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:46:30 +0000

[...] familiar. A slim halftime lead was washed away when the Bulls outscored the Pacers 34-19 in yet another dismal third quarter performance. Indiana did rally early in the fourth, but couldn’t get any closer than two. Danny [...]

By: Josh Dhani

Josh Dhani — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:56:50 +0000

AMAZING POST! FANTASTIC JOB!!!!!!!!!!!

By: MILLERTIME

MILLERTIME — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:56:55 +0000

So Amazing Post!!
Nice Job~~!! Tim Donahue!
THX

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:21:37 +0000

Wow, those are some really surprising numbers. It was a very interesting read, nice work.

By: Tim Donahue

Tim Donahue — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:12:12 +0000

Thanks for the comments
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I definitely think the problems are more structural than tactical. It’s possible that a slower pace would prevent fatigue, but ultimately I think the problem is talent. Both an overall lack, and a poorly balanced mix. I believe Rush and Hibbert will get better, but the Pacers need more overall talent, and they need more two-way players.

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Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:26:07 +0000

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By: Redhopeful

Redhopeful — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:04:15 +0000

Nice breakdown indeed. Just wanted to mention a few things. First, I think the Pacers could have fared better if they were in better shape. Jim O’s philosophy forces you to be in the best possible condition, but I’m not positive everyone was. Missed shots and questionable execution has been known to be symptoms of tired legs.

Second, their porous defense was to blame. While in the first half, the other team is sort of getting into the flow so Indy jumps them with a solid offensive display. However, by the time the 2nd half roles around, the opponent has had a chance to make adjustments. More importantly, they get more focused – especially on the defensive end. It’s a shame the Pacers didn’t have this gear. That’s why I think this year will be a little different as Bird made some solid acquisitions that will really help out the defensive side of the ball.

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Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:32:40 +0000

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