Comments on: Danny Granger Stays After Practice to Shoot Free Throws

By: Becoming an Uptempo, Power Post Team | Eight Points, Nine Seconds

Becoming an Uptempo, Power Post Team | Eight Points, Nine Seconds — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:11:25 +0000

[...] causes of the Pacers’ game one loss have been well discussed. Missed shots, turnovers, missed free throws, and a four-minute scoreless stretch to end the game by Indy conspired with a couple of plays [...]

By: Jesse

Jesse — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:29:12 +0000

I would have liked to see Paul George there too. As bad as Danny was, Paul was a liability on both ends–too scared to take his shot and not aggressive enough fighting through screens.

Does someone have any backstory on why Granger does not ever run around screens? Is he really that averse to running? I know it sounds like Reggie nostalgia, but on an inbounds play don’t you need that to spring an opening?

By: License 2 chill

License 2 chill — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:30:48 +0000

I like seeing him spend extra time in gym getting free throws up, love this team but game 1 we proved everyone right about what they think of the pacers and Danny Granger. I say our go to guy in the final mins. Is D west he’s been there and has made big shots for us in past, but looked a lot like last year in playoffs can’t finish. Love the way DC played in 4th defense wise G.Hill needs to start locking up so he can be in at the end of game. Go pacers!

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:38:48 +0000

I really like danny, he’s stuck with us through some tough times in central indiana. but dear god if he wants to be a “leader” of an NBA contender he better sure as hell learn the rules of back court and traveling violations…

By: NoLookPass

NoLookPass — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:42:36 +0000

My mind is blown by the amount of people wanting to bench Tyler in place of Fez on various Pacers boards.

By: Zach Winningham

Zach Winningham — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:28:14 +0000

Rhythm of playing at the end of the season had no effect after 47 minutes of a playoff game. He choked, he knows it more than we do, and he’ll either fix it or make it worse by trying to overcompensate for his blunders. Game 2 is a 100% must-win for the blue and gold. Every bit of pressure is on us, as Orlando already did what they came to Indy to do, get one game. They’re free rolling to a 2-0 lead and that would mean the series as well. No way in the world the Pacers could win 4 of 5 (three in Orlando). So basically, game 2 is our entire season and the team knows it and would never say it. Desperately need a quick start. Go Pacers!

By: Malik

Malik — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:10:25 +0000

This article should have used the attendance numbers to talk about how bad the crowd sucked last night. Why are you writing about basketball when you can spread rumors about Larry Bird’s future?

By: Jmac

Jmac — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:20:42 +0000

And I should add that I’m glad he’s on our team.

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:20:30 +0000

Maybe this first loss was good for them. Hopefully it removed the pressure and jitters and they can continue to play dominant Pacers Basketball from now on.

We can still take the series in 5 games!

By: Jmac

Jmac — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:19:29 +0000

@ Joe B, I think he would have done better. Seems like pressure free throws would go down easier when in rhythm of playing.

Danny is a fantastic player, and I appreciate his work ethic. But one of the best shooters in the league, he is not. At least, not anymore. He has nights where he is one of the best, but is largely inconsistent, thus the barely acceptable 41.6% regular season shooting percentage. He does play better in the late season and playoffs, though, and I think he is a very well-rounded player.

Can’t blame him for the loss, but I was wondering too if those games off hurt his consistency.