New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[Steve Williams]

Haliburton's 3 point shots are truly something to behold. They look like little lobs but his accuracy from outside the arc is uncanny as he puts the Pacers ahead 101-98 with 6:40 left in the game

It's still anyone's game. The pace is fatiguing just to watch

 

[Steve Williams]

so may ties and lea changes. This game could end up being decided on the last possession

105-100 now for Pacers with 4:30 left

 

[Steve Williams]

Pacers win or lose tonight are once again IMO playing the best Dee and as I said after they defeated the Knicks, I said their smothering defense could just very well carry them past the Thunder. Tonight they have been all over the Thunder who seem flustered


110 -102 Pacers with 2:00 left to play

19 turnovers for OKC. Ive never seen them commit so many in any game I remember

 

[Steve Williams]

again smothering defense by the Pacers in the final 2 minutes completely stymies the Thunder

112 104 with 1:09 left in the game

 

[Steve Williams]

Jalen Williams misses 2 critical free throws

112-106 with 27 seconds in the game

Pacers have to foul

Mathurin makes both 114-106

 

[Steve Williams]

What an upset as Pacers steal this game on speed , finesse and smothering defense

I saw that when they beat the Knicks and Im seeing it again tonight

Final 116-107

Pacers 2 wins away from probably one of the most unpredicted NBA championships. These kids are juiced and are playing with great confidence

 

[Steve Williams]

TJ McConnell ignited the flame in the second half and the Thunder could not figure them out and in a blink of the eye Pacers win a pivotal game

 

[JackD201]

This is all too much for me Hahahahahha

Now I know how Phil felt watching his Celtics. Miss ya buddy.

 

[Zuman]

Last night's game was the most fun and satisfying playoff game I've ever attended. It was well-played (in spite of OKC's turnovers and the Pacers' rebounding shortcomings), and it showed me that OKC isn't this terrifying monster that's in a totally different league from every other team. It was an exciting, "normal" game between two excellent teams playing full-strength, and it didn't take some otherworldly miracle for the Pacers to win.
One thing that was obvious to me is that the Pacers wore the Thunder out. From my seat I could clearly see how sweaty the Thunder were while also looking stressed-out. By comparison, the Pacers were definitely not sweating and seemed relaxed. It'll be interesting to see if OKC lets the Pacers run and force them into a high-scoring game for the rest of the series, or if OKC can dictate the style of game.

 

[bodhifile]

Last night's game was the most fun and satisfying playoff game I've ever attended. It was well-played (in spite of OKC's turnovers and the Pacers' rebounding shortcomings), and it showed me that OKC isn't this terrifying monster that's in a totally different league from every other team. It was an exciting, "normal" game between two excellent teams playing full-strength, and it didn't take some otherworldly miracle for the Pacers to win.
One thing that was obvious to me is that the Pacers wore the Thunder out. From my seat I could clearly see how sweaty the Thunder were while also looking stressed-out. By comparison, the Pacers were definitely not sweating and seemed relaxed. It'll be interesting to see if OKC lets the Pacers run and force them into a high-scoring game for the rest of the series, or if OKC can dictate the style of game.
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Wow! You got to go to the game? Honestly, the broadcast coverage of these finals is a little underwhelming. How loud was the arena actually? It was a little hard to tell the way they presented it (likely noise reduction or gating on their microphones).

 

[Zuman]

How loud was the arena actually? It was a little hard to tell the way they presented it (likely noise reduction or gating on their microphones).

Uh, it was LOUD! It actually gets to the point where you worry about hearing damage a bit. Not to sound arrogant, but Indiana fans really do know their basketball, and the roar tends to be situation-focused - in other words, there's usually a reason for the crescendos. But the entire fourth period was a pretty good reason!

 

[Steve Williams]

Wow! You got to go to the game? Honestly, the broadcast coverage of these finals is a little underwhelming. How loud was the arena actually? It was a little hard to tell the way they presented it (likely noise reduction or gating on their microphones).

It Doris. She annoys the heck out of me. I have no problem with women sportscaster but I can’t stand listening to her as color commentator

 

[bodhifile]

Uh, it was LOUD! It actually gets to the point where you worry about hearing damage a bit. Not to sound arrogant, but Indiana fans really do know their basketball, and the roar tends to be situation-focused - in other words, there's usually a reason for the crescendos. But the entire fourth period was a pretty good reason!

Thanks for the report, what a blessing to be able to experience that! I’d wear ear protection myself (though I do mixing and mastering, so need to be very careful). My prayer/prediction is Pacers in 6, though it’s certainly easier to feel that way after a win. I do think this is going to happen though, something in the air in Indiana.

 

[Steve Williams]

If Pacers continue to play defense the way they did I believe they can win it. Preferably in 6 as a game 7 in OKC would favor the Thunder

 

[bodhifile]

It Doris. She annoys the heck out of me. I have no problem with women sportscaster but I can’t stand listening to her as color commentator

Agreed. Yeah, the whole thing could be so much better. Breen is alright, but the trophy should be on the court (“slippery” doesn’t seem like a valid excuse). They should bring back the player introductions and hype it up more. Hopefully the NBC change will be for the better overall next year.

 

[Steve Williams]

Biggest game of the series is tonight. Thunder have not lost 2 in a row throughout the playoffs.If they do tonight this series could very well be over

Thunder make a change as they are starting Hartenstein . I think that's a smart move as he has been playing great off the bench

 

[Steve Williams]

Both teams open strong but the Pacers are feeling it and making everything from out side the arc

Early in the 1st, Pacers lead 20-12

 

[Steve Williams]

another very fast paced game and I sense the Pacers have a slight edge when the tempo is fast .Both teams playing excellent
End of 1st period

Pacers 35-34

Both team are in it and both are shooting great.

 

[Steve Williams]

a very well played 2nd period by both teams this game is still up fro grabs

Pacers finish the first half strong and lead 60-57

Both teams are playing well. Caruso is still the white mamba and continues to amaze me with his play

 

[Steve Williams]

Start of 3rd and its all Pacers as they seem to be playing a better game than OKC

with 7:14 left in 3rd Pacers lead 71-64

Pacers IMO conține to play better defense than the Thunder and that was the big difference in the last game