Ron Artest misses morning practice with Migrane.

[wilheim]

Ron Artest missed the Pacers' morning shootaround because of a migraine before Thursday night's second-round playoff opener against Miami. IMO - he will play for certain, only an opinion, no hard evidence.


wil...

 

[OMNIVOROUS FROG]

Maybe it's a tumor...Best Wishes...OF

 

[wilheim]

If Artest is unable to go Al Harrington fills in very well. The real question is what can the Heat do with Jermaine O'Neal - Lamar Odom or Brian Grant can't handle him. I look for Heat rookie guard Dwayne Wade to struggle especially if Artest is %100. Regie Miller is the wild card long bomber, left alone he could have a big game tonight. 11.5 is a big number and one I hate to lay, but no way I take the points in this one. Either lay the lumber of lay off.


GL.wil.

 

[wilheim]

94-81 Pacers in spite of poor game from O'Neal. Jamall Tinsley stepped up. Indiana a bit rusty. Nice game from Heat Rook Wade.


wil.

 

[Horseshoe]

Carlisle needs to get over his control-freak nature, as he had Tinsley crawl the ball up the entire night, missing numerous 3 on 1 breaks.

And poor Reggie is now so old he can only stand around the arc hoping for occasional open look..can barely get open without a screen..didn't realize his twilight was so far along?

Despite score..Heat outhearted Indy tonight, and Van Gundy outcoached Carlisle..sheer talent and rest edge the difference.

 

[OMNIVOROUS FROG]

Yes, foul trouble killed Jones. They needed him. Tinsley was the X factor. Still, Heat did not embarass themselves, Should cover high number next time. Best Wishes...OF