Indiana Game 3 & 4

[Huego]

Tried to think of a way to exploit this home stand for indiana. With the spread near pk, my thinking is that a 2 game chase is in order.

Taking the team with home court, the best player, and better coach.

Game 3: Indiana ML +107


if it loses, doubling up in game 4

 

[PatsFan1283]

I'll take Indiana in G3 and possibly G4 thinking they get 1 at home but Vogel gotta coach better.

That 2nd unit looks awful out there, gotta have Ellis on the court with them so they have someone to create offense. They're hanging on for dear life vs Raptors 2nd unit.

Gotta play Turner a lot more. Allen/Mahimni are both big liabilities offensively. And stop playing those two together to start the game/halves.

I think if Indiana tightens these leaks up they got a really good chance to win the series but game 2 they basically punted with poor coaching. They weren't scoring more than a point a minute to start the game/2nd half with the two stiff big lineup.

 

[Huego]

Thanks for the thoughtful reply.

2nd units tend to play much better at home vs on the road.

 

[PatsFan1283]

Thanks for the thoughtful reply.

2nd units tend to play much better at home vs on the road.

We'll findout in a few minutes here. Maybe they can play a little better at home.

You just saw the Allen/Mahinmi combo start the game. 11pts in 8 minutes and after going up 9-8 they scored 2pts over the next 5-6 minutes.

They gotta get rid of that lineup combination. It has put them in a hole all series.

 

[PatsFan1283]

Bet Indy for series because I don't think the talent disparity is that big between these teams, but Indiana is just punting huge portions of the game with bad coaching.

5th straight stint this series that the 2nd unit has been awful. Might be time for a change Frank...

 

[Huego]

I think pacers make some adjustments and play very well today. Look for PG to beast.

Raptors don't have the type of team to get 2 playoff road wins in a row. They still need to prove it to me they have the mental toughness to accomplish this.


Game 4: Indiana ML +105 - 2 Units

 

[THEDIRTYHUSTLER]

Great first quarter. Toronto can't get anything going.

 

[PatsFan1283]

Pretty weak to punt 2 games before making obvious adjustments but nice to see Turner finally starting. Just opens up so much offensively for them.