[oldscho0led]

If the Pacers wanted to be in the finals, they should not let this Game 1 slip away. There goes their chances out the window. Paul George taketh and giveth away. Heat will pump the Pacers in Game 2.

[sando]

If the Pacers wanted to be in the finals, they should not let this Game 1 slip away. There goes their chances out the window. Paul George taketh and giveth away. Heat will pump the Pacers in Game 2.

No. They won't.

[oldscho0led]

will they steal Game 2 Sando?

[JayLA]

did you watch the game?

[oldscho0led]

loss like this will drain this young Pacer team. looked like Pacers already gave their best and still lose to Miami. I would like to think otherwise though.

[forzuto13]

Come on man, came down to a final possession and LeBron took it and sealed the deal. Pacers might have been able to foul before his attack and that might have caused a different outcome. They played pretty well despite all the turnovers and foul trouble which kept some key players out. There is still hope for the miracle comeback...

[Pikachu]

Well how often can Paul George make that contested 30ft shot to send it to OT, how often will Cole couldn't recover that losing ball and pass to Wade to bring heat up 4, and how often will George get 3 points foul with seconds left in OT? You only pick and choose a few plays you like..

Come on man, came down to a final possession and LeBron took it and sealed the deal. Pacers might have been able to foul before his attack and that might have caused a different outcome. They played pretty well despite all the turnovers and foul trouble which kept some key players out. There is still hope for the miracle comeback...

[cecilkain8]

I think game 2 will play out the same way as the warriors/spurs series. Heartbreaking game 1 but young team like pacers will forget and play with more poise and aggression than Heat. Hibbert and West will dominate the paint and George gets 25+ points.

[sando]

will they steal Game 2 Sando?

I agree with your points about the young Pacer team being emotionally drained after that loss and you implying that the Heat will lift in game 2 (i.e they played average and still won game 1) but I also think coach Vogel has enough emotional influence over and respect from his young squad to lift them up for game 2. The Pacers don't really like the Heat (the feeling is mutual) and that will of course help, also I'm very impressed with the leadership skills being displayed by Hill and particularly George (who is still only 23). I am only more convinced that the Pacers match up well against the Heat after game 1, both style wise and personnel. I'm very interested in the Pacers again (I was on them today) assuming I will be able to once again get +8. Best of luck.

[forzuto13]

Plus most people assumed that Miami was going to be extra aggressive this game to make sure they didn't get another series opener loss. Indy played rather well for the whole game. I could see a flustered LeBron at times and Pacers (as well as Miami though) forced quite a few turnovers. Given that Heat were most likely going to win this hard fought game one I'd say Indy still feels confident, as if they could've and should've won that game. In fact without that last two seconds bungle on the play they did win the game. They will be mentally prepared. Just hope they don't get too banged up or fatigued, especially having to guard James for 48 mins every game.

[oldscho0led]

Paul George and Hibbert have step it up a notch if they want to beat this Heat team. George is a Pippen mold. He, right now, can take on D-Wade anytime he can. He already did outsmart him w/ that foul (3 FT's)

[forzuto13]

Paul George and Hibbert have step it up a notch if they want to beat this Heat team. George is a Pippen mold. He, right now, can take on D-Wade anytime he can. He already did outsmart him w/ that foul (3 FT's)

I feel George played a freakin' great ball game last night so not sure how much more he can step up, other than not give LeBron that space he gave him when guarding in the final possession. Hibbert will be extra-motivated now not getting to play those final seconds.

The one who will need to step it up is George Hill. He had a realllly quiet night last night. Tyler Hansbrough off the bench had some great plays and helped fill the gaps. The X-factor for Heat thought was freakin' Bird Man, who played a perfect game.

A tough loss but hopefully it's more fuel for the fire now. They know they can beat the Heat on the road (since they really did last night even though they lost). Of course they'll have to win all their home games too, which so far they've done this post-season.

[Menses]

Heat fan here...but will go on record as saying it would not surprise me to see Indy go up 2-1....as I am almost positive they get game 2..and likely follow momentum and get game 3 as well.....they are good enough to win..only crooked refs can stop Hibbert and West ....and Stern needs at least 6 games.....not once has Miami blown this team out as far as i can recall...correct me if i am wrong...

[MP123]

Heat fan here...but will go on record as saying it would not surprise me to see Indy go up 2-1....as I am almost positive they get game 2..and likely follow momentum and get game 3 as well.....they are good enough to win..only crooked refs can stop Hibbert and West ....and Stern needs at least 6 games.....not once has Miami blown this team out as far as i can recall...correct me if i am wrong...

Once this season it was the game Miami won in Miami on a Sunday, don't remember by how much but they covered 7.5 pts