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Friday, May 24 When Vogel told David West, "you got Ray Allen!" there's no way he thought West would create two TOs there. Great plays.
Re-live Pacers' 97-93 Game 2 win as it happened with my live blog. blogs.1070thefan.com/?p=6344
Vogel: "That's how Larry Bird put this team together. As a true team…It's balanced, and it's difficult to guard."
ESPNSIG: @LeBron James 1-2, 4 perdidas atacando aro con @Roy Hibbert en cancha; 4-5 sin perdidas atacando el aro sin Hibbert en cancha.
Pair of turnovers by LeBron in last min. helped Pacers knot the Eastern Conference series at 1-1. A win in Indy is now imperative for Miami.
Carmelo had two turnovers just like that in the fourth quartet against Indiana. So don't feel so bad LeBron.
Chuck: "I know LeBron had those two turnovers but it's hard carrying four people up and down the court."
Heard Danke Schoen in background postgame in Miami, wonder if I will ever hear that & not think of Ferris Bueller...I hope not
In other news: Michael Redd wants to play in the NBA next season. @mirinfader has the story: ow.ly/lnYsq
It seemed every time @Roy Hibbert scored in Game 2, there was a Heat body laying on the floor. #beast
Some tough issues for Miami. One such issue: what to do about Ray Allen? He's been terrible this series and bad all season vs. Indiana.
Sounds like this was a bad night for a three-hour flight delay ... just long enough to miss an epic playoff game. Pacer People must be giddy
Video: Heat's LeBron James commits two turnovers in final minute of Game 2 loss to Pacers bit.ly/151kCJA
Shout out to my man @kelly_english - you wanna table Tony Parker? Sorry, booked!!! Hahahhaa! #mymemphis
So impressed by Pacers in these first two games. Don't think anyone thought they'd nearly go 2-0 in Miami. I want to see D West in Finals
More often than not, the overreaction to the first two games of any series looks soooo naive and cute four games later.
Heat fans have stuck it out for nearly 3 whole seasons. Can they hold together if 2 of them don't result in a title? - 42
After this Nov. 14 game, I legitimately thought Bucks would finish ahead of Pacers. Nov. 14 can get you sometimes. ow.ly/lnY27
The Heat have five losses over the last 51 games. 4 of them at the hands of the Bulls or the Pacers.
Dwyane Wade isn't giving Heat nearly enough. Age plus injuries really catching up. Can't imagine he'll be even this effective next year.
Stern was so excited about the new CBA favoring small market teams. He deserves as his last Finals Indiana vs. Memphis.
A Pacers-Spurs Finals will result in an immediate lockout. Owners will demand rollbacks of all competitive balance tweaks they demanded.
Big win by Ind, but they can barely close out quarters. Not so confident, even if they appear the more balanced team, they can beat Miami 4X
This series is so good. Indiana is the perfect team to face-off against Miami to get a compelling series. Too good.
What a spectacular Sunday in Indy -- Indianapolis 500, followed by Game 3 at 8:30pm. Pacers 6-0 at BLF this postseason, 2-0 vs MIA this yr.
Crazy how the Pacers are 2.2 seconds away from being up 2-0 right now. Still, 1-1 is pretty stinking tremendous.
Pacers take home court advantage away from the Heat and steal one in Miami...this will be a fun series. #HEATvPACERS
This crowd isn't stunned, Marv. They're all about to take X and forget where their night began cuz none of em care...
MIA was a heavy favorite to win this series but could easily be down 0-2 if not for IND's 2.2 sec breakdown in Game 1
The series is tied and homecourt is headed to Indianapolis. Pacers win 97-93. Game 3 is Sunday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Even more impressive when you consider that Pacers closed this game 4-on-6 for much of the late going.
Like I said during Game 1, the Pacers are a more well-rounded team. LeBron is going to need more help if the Heat are going to survive.
Pacers take Game 2 - and home court advantage … 97-93 the final. Hibbert has a playoff career-high 29. 92 of IND 97 pts from starters.
Pacers 6-0 at home in playoffs, 2-0 this season at home vs. Heat. Heat are 7-1 in last 8 playoff road games, 2-0 in Indy. Should be good
I'd swear, other than seeing the Mavs win, nothing in the NBA gives me more pleasure than seeing Miami (Wade) lose.
Uncharacteristic play from LeBron on both plays sealed the Heat's fate but give all the credit to the Pacers defense.
Good thing Vogel messed up or Game 3 referees would be David Stern, Adam Silver and Stu Jackson…. I'm sorry, couldn't help it. #HeatvPacers
Remember when Pacers were an 8 seed and everyone said they were "spinning their wheels" and needed to get back in lottery?
Pacers deserved to win one of these games in Miami. Paul George is the real deal, regular season and playoffs. Hibbert 29 & 10.
But what about everyone who was almost finished their columns about the symbolism of George slapping LeBron's hand?
Better late than never huh? "@Sherman Hamilton: Paul George did what he was supposed to do in game 1"
The reason LeBron threw it away is that George wouldn't let himself be held up by the 3-2 screen. No switching. Just fought through it.
LeBron needs to start rolling around grabbing his head right now. Tony Allen knows what I'm talking about.
A Pacers-Spurs matchup in the NBA Finals would have worse TV ratings than the 4 a.m. rerun of Sportscenter. Hibbert makes you understand why Oden was such a great prospect. WAAAAY more skilled than Hib. Healthy, could have dominated the league
Remember all oohing and ahhing about #LeBronJames? You don't think people will turn on him now… starting w/Skip or StephenA ? #HeatvPacers
Everyone crediting Hibbert for what just happened to LeBron is giving a lot of credit to a pretty ordinary stunt. That was George's moment.
The aggressive "show" D used by the #Pacers has worked well for them vs #Miami. @Roy Hibbert "plugs" to keep him closer to basket.
Before the West steal, it was Hibbert who stopped LeBron at the basket. Whaddayaknow. #PACERSvHEAT
No one, and I mean no one, can shit the bed better in a game's biggest moments and somehow not come away covered in shit better than Indy.
LeBron with back-to-back turnovers. Hill sinks two more FTs. Pacers up four, 8.3 seconds to play.
Two crucial crunchtime turnovers by the best player in the game. Maybe we should give Born Ready a break. (Or not.)
Keep in mind, the Indiana Pacers are a MUCH better team at home. This series is going to be very interesting. Eagerly anticipating something to second-guess for next 48 hours. What'll it be? #HEATvPACERS
I don't imagine anyone will write about Roy Hibbert being in the game, helping off Bosh. Nope, doubt that'll happen.
Frank Vogel said he would be in the next time (meaning Hibbert) I guess we are about to find out
Before you ask: a 17.6-second situation is much different than a 2.2-second situation. Hibbert should be in.
Everyone is jumping the gun on their "Hibbert is in" tweets. Up 1 with 2.2 seconds is much different than last possession or this one.
Pacers had chance for 2 possession lead off a West deflection & steal, but Hill fumbles ball, then shot-clock violation. IND up 2, 17.6 secs
Again. Pacers up 2, Heat ball. Hibbert stays in. Bosh will certainly go to corner. We'll see...
West's steal seemed like a victory for scouting. He knew the play and positioned himself appropriately.
Looks increasingly like Ujiri to Toronto is happening. The most surprising part of Woj’s update is the fact that Nuggets prob won’t counter.
In George Hill's defense, he did run the clock down as he dribbled aimlessly, missed Paul George cutting, threw a bad pass and bobbled ball.
Pacers up 2, Heat ball with :48 left. Hibbert stays in game this time but Bosh did hit that 3 on him earlier...
Just watched Dwyane Wade's elbow on Lance Stephenson a few times. Since he went to his head, you can't rule out a suspension for Game 3.
These games have been so close I think it comes back to Miami 2-2 no matter what happens in the last 48 seconds here.
Would you believe Hibbert was averaging 10, shooting 41% at All-Star break? Comeback of year--or PGeorge since 47:00 mark of G1 #HeatvPacers
Interesting after what happened in Game 1 that all the Pacers standing on bench are either in full warmups or wearing a blue tshirt
George Hill, who missed his first three foul shots, makes two, putting the Pacers up 95-93 with 48.9 seconds left.
"Born Ready" should be renamed "Bad News Barnes"...he's so damn talented but you have to know time and place
Ahahaha Reggie Miller openly yelling for the Pacers to "just throw the ball to Hibbert," like that's easy to do.
So impressed with Indiana tonight...no hangover, no loss of confidence from Game 1. Now can they close this one out
Center in basketball ONLY position in sports that was better 25 years ago. Can you imagine what even average guys of that era could do now?
1-3 pick and roll, clear a side. This is the set the Pacers have been prepping for George all season.
Paul George dunks, LeBron answers with three in wild end to third quarter (VIDEO) dlvr.it/3QQtkY
If Paul George really wants to impress me as a defensive player he will get the ball out of Lance Stephenson's hands.
For those of you who missed the reference of my last tweet, read here: sulia.com/my_thoughts/a0…
Heat seem to be headhunters—only not for heads, Winderman explains. Tweet of the Day: wp.me/p1Ogzi-dn3 #repost
When I rewatch this game, I'm going to figure out how Hibbert keeps getting all this space to dive on the pick and roll.
No surprise with Ujiri offer: MLSE will spend for who they want. We'll see if it extends to coaches. Anyway, enjoy actual basketball.
Horrible. RT @GottliebShow: Lance Stevenson's 1 on 4 possession is the worst possession of the #NBA season
Could Stepenson be as up-and-down in everyday life? Who would he be ... Charlie Sheen? Calculated crazy?
Vogel during timeout: "They're a great team, we're a great team, we're going to respond right here. Get every loose ball."
Dirk. Kobe. KD. Not ready to say LeBron is THE best "closer" in the game. Those guys have done it consistently. He's up there, though.
Wade hit Lance a lot harder than Paul George hit LeBron & yet PG gets called for a foul. But Wade's forearm was inadvertent. If you say so
Indiana's offense has stalled. Ball not going inside and screen roll out top not doing anything to put Miami in rotation # decisionmaking
So if J.R. Smith wrote a book about being a great dad, that elbow to Jason Terry was a "Play on?"
Reggie Miller is apparently starting to become one of the worst NBA commentators on TV, by his logic.
You could blame that terrible Lance Stephenson 3 on getting an elbow to the head from Dwyane Wade...until you realize that's just Lance
Remember the last 2 possessions. Lance rushes a layup, 1-on-3, then launches a 3-pt has shot clock runs down. LeBron responds w/ and-1.
Wait, so that Dwyane Wade elbow/forearm shiver to the temple was "inadvertent?" Alright then - Tyler Hansbrough, it's no rules tonight.
An inadvertent elbow to the head is an elbow to the head. Technical? Flagrant 1? Foul? Get me Stu Jackson on the horn.
Heat went back to the curl that worked a couple times in the third before shutting down. It worked again right there.
Great slideshow from Thursday's Long Live The Kings Rally. #LLTKRally #NBA news10.net/news/photo-gal…
Of all the ways to attempt to get past someone, I'm not sure "over" them is the first suggestion I'd make in that situation.
Media member(s) who failed to vote for LeBron for MVP and Best Defensive Player should have playoff credentials taken away
If you work for ESPN and your analysis is "The Pacers Are Taller," you are living in open rebellion to intelligent discourse.
Steve Kerr: "Indiana has done everything right tonight and here they are, 4 down with 6 minutes to go."
This game contains more fun than basically every Lakers game over the last three seasons, combined. BK
But as Berman of the Post likes to says, LeBron didn't sign with the Knicks because he couldn't handle the pressure. Expert analysis, no?
For all the GIFs and everything else, Bosh doesn't get enough credit for adapting his game for betterment of team without complaint.
Vogel needs to get West back in the game. Heat locking in defensively. Bosh with 3 and Miami leads 88-84 w 6:09 left
The best player in the world is playing about as well as he can play. Indiana's still down just 1.
I've covered the Heat for three seasons. Here's my takeaway. The U.S. government should clone LeBron.
Heat has much more talent than Indy yet struggling just bc Indy is big. They making Hibbert look like Olajuwon
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