Los Angeles Clippers totally outplay the Pacers
December 20th, 2005
Boxscores
Indiana Pacers | Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles, CA (Ticker) The Pacers have now lost their third game in a row, this time, they have fallen on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers. The first half was just total, total dominance by the Los Angeles Clippers, outscoring the Pacers 63-43. Cuttino Mobley and Corey Maggette combined for 32 points in that half and were given at lot of rest in the second half.
The second half just saw the Pacers give up as both teams just cruised until the end of the game. The Pacers were just simply outplayed by the Clippers, nothing else really. Garbage time was given to the young guys and Scot Pollard to run out the game as the Clippers took this well deserved win, 109-82. Player of the game was Elton Brand with 18 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, steals and blocks. Cuttino Mobley finished with 19 points and Corey Maggette finished with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Yaroslav Korolev scored 9 points off the bench
. Jermaine O'Neal scored 25 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for the Pacers.
Play of the Day
Maggette grabs own rebound but gets blocked by Jermaine O'Neal
Game Pictures
Top Left: Elton Brand was in top form tonight. Top Right: JO, just power.
Middle Left: Maggette with this nice dunk. Middle Right: Try and catch me Scotty.
Bottom Left: Mini JO showing power. Bottom Right: I'm over here Cutty.
Ron Artest, "Cot damn, G, what's going on now? Three in a row. Tonight was terrible, everyone had off games except, pft, Jay Oh
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Jermaine O'Neal, "Most of us had an off game tonight, too bad."
Sam Cassel, "Mothership has informed me that we've been sighted! For the win!" *silence and stares*
The Pacers move to 14-7 to the year. It's a nice record but if they keep this losing streak, it might get worst.
Worst Christmas Present ever, Michael Redd injured for 8 days.
December 25th, 2005
The Bucks did have a great Christmas day as the defeated the Golden State Warriors but Michael Redd had to suffer his second injury of the season, this time spraining his finger on his shooting hand while getting fouled by Troy Murphy. Michael Redd will have to miss 8 days of action but will probably be 100% recovered after this period.
Power Rankings #5
December 25th, 2005
nba.com have released their power rankings, their 5th one of the season.
Houston, Detroit and Miami continue to be in the power rankings top 3 with New Orleans and Orlando sticking on the bottom. The biggest movers were the Memphis Grizzlies who went on a 4 game winning streak starting against the Pacers. Philadelphia and Chicago also moved up significantly. The Biggest losers were the Atlanta Hawks, who started the season great but moved down 4 spots and not looking like they'll make the play-offs even. The LA Lakers were also big losers as Kobe's team has struggled as of late.
Pacers get back on track, hard fought victory against Kings
December 27th, 2005
Boxscores
Indiana Pacers | Sacramento Kings
Sacramento, CA (Ticker) The Pacers finally broke their 3 game losing streak with a road victory against the high scoring Sacramento Kings. The first half was a very close battle but the Kings took charge, who were led by Peja Stojakovic's hot hand, who shot 7 from 8 including 4 from 5 from 3 point land to help his team have the small 62-59 lead. Stephen Jackson joined in the shooting fun, going 5 from 9 on the field including 2 from 4 from 3 point land.
The third quarter saw the Pacers make amends with a Jermaine O'Neal charged comeback to level the scores at 3 quarter time. Jermaine O'Neal scored 12 points and grabbed 4 rebounds that quarter to help his team go into the fourth quarter level with the Kings, 87-87. The fourth quarter saw Ron Artest go on an absolute scoring spree, scoring at will to help his team cross the line. The Pacers grabbed the lead early in the fourth quarter and just held onto it this time, making no errors except for Stephen Jackson, he fouled Mike Bibby to cut the lead to 2 and on a fast break, he took a three point shot for no reason and missed and the ball went out of bounds, he was subbed off straight away but the Pacers still won, 119-111. Player of the game was Jermaine O'Neal with 22 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks. Ron Artest ended the game with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists and steals. Stephen Jackson also added 23 points. Peja Stojakovic scored 33 points but was held down to 2 points in the final quarter. Brad Miller scored 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists.
Play of the Day
Gooden grabs the rebounds and gets stuffed.
Game Pictures
Top Left: Jermaine O'Neal gets over Brad MillerTop Right: The crowd wasn't happy with the non-charge call.
Middle Left: Ron Artest Launches for the lay-up. Middle Right: Bonzi Wells with the shot-clock clutch shot.
Bottom Left: Drew Gooden slams it down. Bottom Right: Jermaine O'Neal powering it down.
Rick Carlisle, "Boy this was a long awaited win, we needed this one badly, and we got it. Kudos."
Ron Artest, "Once again, play for money, not kudos and again, c'mon! I was clutchier than yo momma and I didn't get player of the game, meh it's over-rated anyways.
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Mike Bibby, "Meh, we coulda won, but meh, we didn't... meh."
The Pacers finish this month on a high, finishing with a December record of 8-4. The Pacers have had a few strong games and not too many poor games. Look forward to 2006!
well that happen to sometimes, pg blocking people taller than him.. its crazy
I cant remember who he blocked, I think he blocked a Terry jumpshot 
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i can tell, its really frustrating!
. thats amazing!!!!:crazy: truly is! 
You'll do better against the Clippers..
If Marion had been even more awesome, they would have won it--- but he wasn't, and so you won... 
depends on how he develops. 
