Post-Game Grades: Paul George, Indiana Pacers Trust The Process
By Ben Gibson
85. 93. 112. 100. Final
The Good: The Indiana Pacers didn’t really screw around other than having a slow start. Indiana took a 23-18 lead into the 2nd quarter, but it wasn’t long before they started to get things going.
Once Jordan Hill brought some energy off the bench it soon became clear that the Philadelphia 76ers weren’t going to get their first win of the season at the Pacers expense.
The Bad: This.
76ers Turnover Count: 26
— Stadium (@Stadium) November 19, 2015
76ers Point Count: 62
It's the end of the third quarter. pic.twitter.com/SamhlBLus9
And this.
At BDL: 76ers get technical foul for too many men on the court, which seems unfair, really. https://t.co/R59hIxSbup pic.twitter.com/em5L5mFtI9
— Dan Devine (@YourManDevine) November 19, 2015
MVP: Paul George started off slow, but after that things started going his way as he maybe could have beat the 76ers by himself. PG is getting very comfortable in this Pacers lineup and his making a run at being the 2nd best player in the Eastern Conference.
LVP: This. It can’t be overstated.
It was another rough night for the Sixers. pic.twitter.com/MsxIiNMM1v
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) November 19, 2015
X-Factor: The Indiana Pacers “We Don’t Tank” plan from last year still looks better that the 76ers “Trust The Process” does right now. One game doesn’t prove that, sure. But I can say falling one game short of making the playoffs can’t hurt as bad as looking like your entire plan has failed.
A #76ers fan just now yelled: “Where’s the process?! What can we trust?!"
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) November 19, 2015
Oh btw, Distrusting Fan was likely wondering about the process because the #Pacers have opened a 22-point lead
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) November 19, 2015
A++. <p>PG went 13 of 24 from the floor and 5 of 10 3-pointers with 8 rebounds and 5 assists and finished the game with 34 points. He extended his 25+ point streak to 8 games. Needless to say, he’s playing extremely well after a slow start to the season.</p>. Power Forward. Indiana Pacers. PAUL GEORGE
B+. <p>Only 7 points, but added 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Not his best night overall, but that is a lot of times and scoring doesn’t matter when you are playing the 76ers and even <a href=. Shooting Guard. Indiana Pacers. MONTA ELLIS
A+. <p>Miles made 4 3-pointer on the night on his way to scoring 20 points.</p>. Shooting Guard. Indiana Pacers. C.J. MILES
IAN MAHINMI. C+. <p>Mahinmi’s 7 rebounds help make up for his 1 of 4 shooting and two points on the night. The Big Baguette had 2 blocks as well.</p>. Center. Indiana Pacers
A. <p>The Pacers looked a little out of sorts early on despite holding the lead, but credit to Jordan Hill for coming in the game with energy as he ripped away rebounds the 76ers should have had. 10 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block aren’t bad in the stat column.</p>. Center. Indiana Pacers. JORDAN HILL
Small Forward. Indiana Pacers. SOLOMON HILL. B. <p>We give this man a lot of crap, but 4 points, 5 rebounds and 1 steal in his 10 minutes of player was a solid contribution.</p>
B-. <p>He played with a little bit of a chip on his shoulder as he faced his former team and scored 7 points, grabbed 6 rebounds as well as 1 steal and 1 block.</p>. Power Forward. Indiana Pacers. LAVOY ALLEN
<p>Not a great night shooting as he went 5 of 13, but he had 15 points and in my book as long as you have more points than attempts, you are doing alright. He grabbed 6 rebounds and blocked 2 shots.</p>. Small Forward. Indiana Pacers. CHASE BUDINGER. B-
JOE YOUNG. C. <p>Young was 1 of 8 shooting and scored four points, but helped salvage his efforts with 3 assists.</p>. Point Guard. Indiana Pacers
Small Forward. Indiana Pacers. GLENN ROBINSON. B. <p>GRIII was 3 of 5 from the field and ended the game with 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals.</p>