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I died when I saw this live

Siakam 25 PPG 6 RPG 3 APG 55% FG , 50.0% from 3 FG , Haliburton 20 PPG 10 APG 4 RPG 53% FG , 35% from 3 in the Pacers first 3 Games of action in Week 1 .

These threads are simply TOO GOOD to have for this season only. We need to keep them around like we did with the Hickory for a few years (or longer). PLEASE DO NOT RETIRE THEM AFTER THIS YEAR PACERS, I BEG OF YOU!!!

Now please don't get into an accident 🫣

I can remember seeing Paul George and Gordon Hayward get injured in real time. Their legs literally snapped in half. JDub’s injury was eerily reminiscent of those guys’ injuries. I don’t know if any of you were fans of Gordon Hayward, but I definitely was when I was younger and seeing him and Paul George get injured like that was agonizing.

I know we don’t like OKC but man that is brutal. I wouldn’t wish that on anybody. As an Indiana fan, I witnessed 2 of my favorite players (at the time) getting hurt like that and I understand. I hope his return turns out less like Hayward and more like PG.

Sorry, does anyone know where I can buy the sweater that the dude is wearing? Looks dope

there’s no shame in having one 👊 just getting crafty with wood scraps from my laser cutter 😂

Feels like OKC players are breaking down after going through 2-3 years of deep playoff (Finals and Conference Finals) runs. Especially with their style of play, the wear and tear is bound to make them brittle, especially trying their best to come back and not fully recovering because the team is making run.

I remember last year when we still believed that "the standard is the standard" , and knew we couldn't afford to have Andrew Nembhard injured, because he was the closest PG we have to Hali, then he gets injured during the 1st game against OKC, which starts the domino effect of injuries that followed.

A Golden State fan mentioned that their team went through the same thing in 2019-20, after KD left, Klay tore his ACL, and Steph broke his hand at the beginning of the season. They decided to tank shortly after that.

The other team that was also in those deep playoff runs (conference finals and finals) was the Knicks, but since they don't play with the same defensive / offensive intensity as the Pacers or Thunder and they don't run as much, maybe they're not as battered. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Anyway, the growing list of injuried players at the beginning of the season is worrying, to the extent that I breath a sigh of relief when we get through a game with no injuries.

He knows the system, the team likes him, and he’s inexpensive. Make it happen Prichard! #Pacers

Ivica Zubac's x-rays were negative on his left ankle, Rick Carlisle said. But he's got some swelling. Unlikely to play tomorrow.

He did leave on crutches.

Vote for the /r/Pacers player of The Game

I love having Kelly here - I think he will be more valuable the longer the season goes!

Is it just me, or when you see him, what comes to mind?! For me….

I tried to get this out before the start of the season, but this is the culmination of me processing through everything with Tyrese's injury and trying to express the unique pain of our fandom. Was watching Tyrese in tears on opening night while scoring it, haha. Hope you enjoy!

Custom ordered me a RM jersey that took longer than should have to get. Wish I had it for Friday night to wear with my new hat but I will rock it on Nov. 2 vs Hawks

How PG help build this iteration of the Pacers:

Tyrese Haliburton:
→ Paul George (2010) → Sabonis (2017) → Haliburton (2022)

Pascal Siakam
→ Paul George (2010) → Oladipo (2017) → Levert (2021) → 2024 1st Rd → Siakam

Andrew Nembhard
→ Paul George (2010) → Oladipo (2017) → Levert (2021) → Nembhard

Ivica Zubac
→Paul George (2010) → Oladipo (2017) → Levert (2021) → Jalen Pickett (2023) → Mojave King (2025) → 2026 1st → Zubac

Game Preview

Pacers Odds: -7.5, ML -260, o/u 231.5

TV: DAZN

Projected Starters

Pacers

• PG - Tyrese Haliburton
• SG - Andrew Nembhard
• SF -  Jarace Walker
• PF - Pascal Siakam
• C - Ivica Zubac

Nets

• PG - Egor Demin
• SG - Keon Ellis
• SF - Michael Porter Jr.
• PF - Julius Randle
• C - Day’Ron Sharpe

Injuries

Pacers

• Johnny Furphy - out (right ACL repair/surgery)
• T.J. McConnell - out (right hamstring strain)
• Ben Sheppard - out (left meniscus tear)

Nets

• Tyler Bilodeau - out (right shoulder sprain)