Pacers' Miracle Season Thread

Nomad · 12-10-2022, 12:23 PM

I guess the Pacers need a thread dump for what I am now, 25 games into the season, convinced will be a playoff run that gets them to the second round or further. I noticed them with the Haliburton trade and predicted their sheer force the moment Nesmith (duh) joined the team, along with Smith. Also saw Mathurin and Nembhard shine in Summer League, and sniffed what Carslyle was cooking. Anyway, great investment opportunity still because they have no nationally televised games going forward (correct me if I am wrong). Sleepers will sleep.

A good example of the chemistry on this team is the way Hield interrupts Haliburton mid post game interview (10:16) after a convincing win back home against the Wizards. These guys love playing with each other. Even a little shoutout to 3smith (5:35) in the secondary and their in-rhythm catch and shoot strategy. Every word Carlysle deadpans drips wisdom. He's talking advanced strategy about the importance of the timing of shots throughout games. Never saw any in-depth discussion of anything in Celtics pressers.

Deadshot · 12-10-2022, 12:32 PM

I've enjoyed this season way more than I thought I would. I think this week's road trip exposed them for what they're going to be moving forward this season...likely a .500 team with a lot of young talent and good coaching. Haliburton is a star and Mathurin is improving by the week (IE passing out of offensive fouls he was committing weeks ago, etc).

Winning a playoff series though? I don't see it, but I hope I'm wrong.

Ferg1945 · 12-10-2022, 04:33 PM

Winning a playoff series? I think they will be in the play-in tournament and I do think they can win the 7th or 8th seed. In doing so, they'd play either the Celtics or Bucks. Not sure they'd get more than 1 game off either one of those 2 teams.

Pacers are playing way better than I thought they would as well, but it's still early. The season doesn't begin until Christmas Day and really ramps up after the All-star game. Will be interesting to see how they handle the final 2 months.

Deadshot · 12-14-2022, 07:41 PM

I'm ready for Duarte to come back so Nesmith can go away.

SHowley2003 · 12-14-2022, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deadshot

I'm ready for Duarte to come back so Nesmith can go away.

Hopefully Duarte doesn’t come back too soon. I need to clear out the rest of the Nesmith stuff I sent to COMC.

al3xmac10 · 12-14-2022, 08:05 PM

Nesmith's 3 makes it a 22-pt 1st half lead over the Warriors.
This is a fun team to watch.

Nomad · 12-14-2022, 10:01 PM

Thanks for making this a thread about Nesmith. I'll continue the run good.

Nomad · 12-14-2022, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHowley2003

Hopefully Duarte doesn’t come back too soon. I need to clear out the rest of the Nesmith stuff I sent to COMC.

Anything that might help me build my rookie collection? Have gold equivalents from all the major sets except Prizm. I can go exactly $242, no higher (last sale, albeit shimmer). Got 8 jersey numbers, always looking for more. Damn, there are still deals to be had in 2022.

Deadshot · 12-14-2022, 10:12 PM

Nice win tonight...good to see Tyrese bounce back after not hitting a single FG Monday.

Nomad · 12-14-2022, 10:32 PM

All joking aside this was a true team effort. The Warriors kept coming and Steph was bionic until dislocating his shoulder. I think he actually wanted to prove himself against these guys.

jcardstore · 12-15-2022, 07:35 AM

They've had an awesome season so far!

Despite that they're still 23rd in net rating with the 3rd easiest SoS so far.

I expect them to fall off quite a bit as the season moves on and be fighting for a play in spot at the end.

indyguy · 12-15-2022, 08:13 AM

I'd like to see Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson start to become more consistent offensively and better defenders. I think those two stepping up will have a really big impact on the team.

Duarte had his first rehab start last night and finished with 18 points on 7-13 shooting, in 22 minutes. He'll have one more with Ft Wayne on Friday night.

Nomad · 12-15-2022, 10:39 AM

Duarte's offense is not so remarkable but he is steady in most aspects. More than that he will help time manage other players who have gotten heavy use.

Deadshot · 12-24-2022, 07:48 AM

Made the long drive to last night's game and wasn't disappointed! Tyrese with a career high 43 pts!

bkcardcollector · 12-24-2022, 08:37 AM

Nomad is really willing this thing into reality

Nomad · 12-25-2022, 09:11 PM

I literally pointed out why the Celtics lost not only last season's finals to Heat, but the year before's 1st round to the Nets, tied it all in to Nesmith, and his journey to the Pacers.

Half a year ago....

Turns out "energy" is actually not a sidenote to achievement. It is the process of striving to achieve ever higher.

bkcardcollector · 12-25-2022, 10:46 PM

...lost me at literally... did you stick your finger out?

Nomad · 12-25-2022, 11:31 PM

Basically, the insights are spread over a couple threads but. The only victory Celtics got in Nets series in 19-20 was when Nesmith took to court and brought the energy. Similarly, Celtics only won in 20-21 when they did similar (see Heat). They did not learn and traded him. Basically G Williams and Robert Williams were so insecure that they didnt want the competition.

Pacers have had time to develop Nesmith, even build a team partly around him, which is what you have to do, and they will reap the rewards.

Critical insights are dismissed as kooky theories all the time and basketball fandom is particularly clueless.

Nomad · 01-05-2023, 01:22 PM

Nice take on the Pacers season and fandom so far from a Jekyll and Hyde perspective.

That OT loss against 76ers was hard to watch. Especially as Nesmith was not on floor last seven minutes. But I don't think a team has been as competitive on the Philly floor in about a month.

Nomad · 01-07-2023, 03:20 AM

literally asking myself if I was watching wrestling. Nesmith just energized the whole building and Carsyle pointed out that rip as a "gesture" that shifted the momentum.

bkcardcollector · 01-07-2023, 05:20 AM

literally?

Nomad · 01-07-2023, 11:30 AM

literally, it was a statement that the Pacers would not give up another point for the rest of the game. Even Nurkic with his 19 boards had to admit that. Excited to see this team in a seven-game playoff matchup.

rippev · 01-07-2023, 04:11 PM

Trading for Haliburton is the best thing that this organization has done in a long time.

bkcardcollector · 01-07-2023, 07:44 PM

literally???

Nomad · 01-09-2023, 12:50 PM

Pacers last 71 seconds against Charlotte are worth a rewind. That was pure grit and hustle eking out a victory from down 107-104 against a team that was highly motivated and had Ball playing to form. Haliburton to Miles pick n'roll and one. Hield hero play blocks Lamello and draws fouls that takes Ball out of the game. Nesmith grabs a steal, gets fouled at the rim, two free throws. Down the court, 2 more FT for Nesmith. And then Miles Turner extends and blocks Plumlee. Game over.

Secondary form and injuries concerning tho.

12-10-2022, 12:23 PM	#1
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,944	Pacers' Miracle Season Thread I guess the Pacers need a thread dump for what I am now, 25 games into the season, convinced will be a playoff run that gets them to the second round or further. I noticed them with the Haliburton trade and predicted their sheer force the moment Nesmith (duh) joined the team, along with Smith. Also saw Mathurin and Nembhard shine in Summer League, and sniffed what Carslyle was cooking. Anyway, great investment opportunity still because they have no nationally televised games going forward (correct me if I am wrong). Sleepers will sleep. A good example of the chemistry on this team is the way Hield interrupts Haliburton mid post game interview (10:16) after a convincing win back home against the Wizards. These guys love playing with each other. Even a little shoutout to 3smith (5:35) in the secondary and their in-rhythm catch and shoot strategy. Every word Carlysle deadpans drips wisdom. He's talking advanced strategy about the importance of the timing of shots throughout games. Never saw any in-depth discussion of anything in Celtics pressers. Last edited by Nomad; 12-10-2022 at 12:27 PM.

12-10-2022, 12:32 PM	#2
Deadshot Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 7,694	I've enjoyed this season way more than I thought I would. I think this week's road trip exposed them for what they're going to be moving forward this season...likely a .500 team with a lot of young talent and good coaching. Haliburton is a star and Mathurin is improving by the week (IE passing out of offensive fouls he was committing weeks ago, etc). Winning a playoff series though? I don't see it, but I hope I'm wrong. __________________ He said he name was “E”, so I introduced myself as “G”...The license plate said “IMNBITZ” or “IMNBISZ” or something. - G YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPuD3WYJ0rkpLqDdyavC2WA

12-14-2022, 07:41 PM	#4
Deadshot Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 7,694	I'm ready for Duarte to come back so Nesmith can go away. __________________ He said he name was “E”, so I introduced myself as “G”...The license plate said “IMNBITZ” or “IMNBISZ” or something. - G YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPuD3WYJ0rkpLqDdyavC2WA

12-14-2022, 08:05 PM	#6
al3xmac10 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 13,200 al3xmac10	Nesmith's 3 makes it a 22-pt 1st half lead over the Warriors. This is a fun team to watch. __________________ Instagram: al3xmac10 Always looking for rare Shohei Ohtani 2018 autos & [Ichiro 2016 Topps Now #154 Inscription Auto /10]

12-14-2022, 10:01 PM	#7
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,944	Thanks for making this a thread about Nesmith. I'll continue the run good. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Nomad; 12-14-2022 at 10:34 PM.

12-10-2022, 04:33 PM	#3
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,719	Winning a playoff series? I think they will be in the play-in tournament and I do think they can win the 7th or 8th seed. In doing so, they'd play either the Celtics or Bucks. Not sure they'd get more than 1 game off either one of those 2 teams. Pacers are playing way better than I thought they would as well, but it's still early. The season doesn't begin until Christmas Day and really ramps up after the All-star game. Will be interesting to see how they handle the final 2 months.

12-14-2022, 10:12 PM	#9
Deadshot Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 7,694	Nice win tonight...good to see Tyrese bounce back after not hitting a single FG Monday. __________________ He said he name was “E”, so I introduced myself as “G”...The license plate said “IMNBITZ” or “IMNBISZ” or something. - G YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPuD3WYJ0rkpLqDdyavC2WA

12-14-2022, 10:32 PM	#10
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,944	All joking aside this was a true team effort. The Warriors kept coming and Steph was bionic until dislocating his shoulder. I think he actually wanted to prove himself against these guys.

12-15-2022, 07:35 AM	#11
jcardstore Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 21,664 Jcardstore	They've had an awesome season so far! Despite that they're still 23rd in net rating with the 3rd easiest SoS so far. I expect them to fall off quite a bit as the season moves on and be fighting for a play in spot at the end. __________________ Just moonwalking through hell on my last brain cell

12-15-2022, 08:13 AM	#12
indyguy Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 8,512 arndru indyguyat	I'd like to see Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson start to become more consistent offensively and better defenders. I think those two stepping up will have a really big impact on the team. Duarte had his first rehab start last night and finished with 18 points on 7-13 shooting, in 22 minutes. He'll have one more with Ft Wayne on Friday night. Last edited by indyguy; 12-15-2022 at 08:16 AM.

12-15-2022, 10:39 AM	#13
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,944	Duarte's offense is not so remarkable but he is steady in most aspects. More than that he will help time manage other players who have gotten heavy use.

12-24-2022, 07:48 AM	#14
Deadshot Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 7,694	Made the long drive to last night's game and wasn't disappointed! Tyrese with a career high 43 pts! __________________ He said he name was “E”, so I introduced myself as “G”...The license plate said “IMNBITZ” or “IMNBISZ” or something. - G YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPuD3WYJ0rkpLqDdyavC2WA

12-24-2022, 08:37 AM	#15
bkcardcollector Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raptors Nation Posts: 7,834 bk_card_collector bk_card_collector	Nomad is really willing this thing into reality __________________ Got Tyler Ennis?

12-25-2022, 09:11 PM	#16
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,944	I literally pointed out why the Celtics lost not only last season's finals to Heat, but the year before's 1st round to the Nets, tied it all in to Nesmith, and his journey to the Pacers. Half a year ago.... Turns out "energy" is actually not a sidenote to achievement. It is the process of striving to achieve ever higher. Last edited by Nomad; 12-25-2022 at 09:27 PM.

12-25-2022, 10:46 PM	#17
bkcardcollector Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raptors Nation Posts: 7,834 bk_card_collector bk_card_collector	...lost me at literally... did you stick your finger out? __________________ Got Tyler Ennis?

12-25-2022, 11:31 PM	#18
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,944	Basically, the insights are spread over a couple threads but. The only victory Celtics got in Nets series in 19-20 was when Nesmith took to court and brought the energy. Similarly, Celtics only won in 20-21 when they did similar (see Heat). They did not learn and traded him. Basically G Williams and Robert Williams were so insecure that they didnt want the competition. Pacers have had time to develop Nesmith, even build a team partly around him, which is what you have to do, and they will reap the rewards. Critical insights are dismissed as kooky theories all the time and basketball fandom is particularly clueless. Last edited by Nomad; 12-25-2022 at 11:40 PM.

01-05-2023, 01:22 PM	#19
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,944	Nice take on the Pacers season and fandom so far from a Jekyll and Hyde perspective. That OT loss against 76ers was hard to watch. Especially as Nesmith was not on floor last seven minutes. But I don't think a team has been as competitive on the Philly floor in about a month.

01-07-2023, 03:20 AM	#20
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,944	literally asking myself if I was watching wrestling. Nesmith just energized the whole building and Carsyle pointed out that rip as a "gesture" that shifted the momentum. Attached Thumbnails

01-07-2023, 05:20 AM	#21
bkcardcollector Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raptors Nation Posts: 7,834 bk_card_collector bk_card_collector	literally? __________________ Got Tyler Ennis?

01-07-2023, 11:30 AM	#22
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,944	literally, it was a statement that the Pacers would not give up another point for the rest of the game. Even Nurkic with his 19 boards had to admit that. Excited to see this team in a seven-game playoff matchup.

01-07-2023, 04:11 PM	#23
rippev Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,705	Trading for Haliburton is the best thing that this organization has done in a long time.

01-07-2023, 07:44 PM	#24
bkcardcollector Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raptors Nation Posts: 7,834 bk_card_collector bk_card_collector	literally??? __________________ Got Tyler Ennis?

01-09-2023, 12:50 PM	#25
Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,944	Pacers last 71 seconds against Charlotte are worth a rewind. That was pure grit and hustle eking out a victory from down 107-104 against a team that was highly motivated and had Ball playing to form. Haliburton to Miles pick n'roll and one. Hield hero play blocks Lamello and draws fouls that takes Ball out of the game. Nesmith grabs a steal, gets fouled at the rim, two free throws. Down the court, 2 more FT for Nesmith. And then Miles Turner extends and blocks Plumlee. Game over. Secondary form and injuries concerning tho.