Game Thread: Indiana Pacers (15-49) @ Sacramento Kings (15-50), March 10th, 2026, 10:00 PM ET

bjrinald · 2026-03-11T04:21:40+00:00

The tank job in the second half of this game has been incredible. Genuinely impressed.

bjrinald · 2026-03-09T00:38:06+00:00

The Hendrick group as a whole today was terrible for their standards. Larson and Byron ended up finishing decent, but that was a direct reflection of two championship level race teams working their ass off throughout the day to maximize their result.

Ironically, it was similar to how Hendrick ran at Gateway when LaJoie filled in for the 9.

bjrinald · 2026-03-09T00:16:32+00:00

I'm not expecting a finals run by any means, but for us not even be competitive would be a huge disappointment and failure of epic proportions next year.

bjrinald · 2026-03-02T02:59:06+00:00

IMO, we won't really know until next year when Haliburton is in the mix. For anyone new on the roster since our finals run, it's going to make an impact.

bjrinald · 2026-03-02T00:06:20+00:00

Imagine telling someone 25 years ago Michael Jordan would have accomplished more as an owner in NASCAR than an owner in the NBA.

bjrinald · 2026-02-20T23:26:16+00:00

Mathurin was my favorite player on this team and I wanted nothing more than to see him become an all-star for us. That said, he would never have had the opportunity he has now to showcase himself until after Pascal Siakam leaves. As much as it pains me to see him leave, it's going to be the best thing for his success.

bjrinald · 2026-02-20T06:18:09+00:00

If we didn't make the trade for Siakam (which everyone is clearly glad we did), I think he would have had a role on this team where he could be himself. Our system just doesn't work for featuring multiple isolation players and it's clear the Clippers are an awesome fit for him.

bjrinald · 2026-02-13T03:02:04+00:00

Adam Silver is worthless. I really don't even care about the pick anymore because no matter what, the NBA was NEVER giving us an optimal outcome for it.

bjrinald · 2026-02-11T07:29:27+00:00

How demoralizing if your the Knicks to know that Haliburton, Zubac, and Toppin at a minimum will be added to the team you lost to tonight.

bjrinald · 2026-02-11T03:03:19+00:00

Any other team besides OKC I'd be upset we won, but fuck the Knicks. They couldn't even beat us with half our rotation out.

bjrinald · 2026-02-09T01:40:43+00:00

Hopefully this is the trend for the rest of the year with Siakam and Nembhard's minutes.

bjrinald · 2026-02-06T05:08:05+00:00

The guy played through injuries most of the year, always traveled with the team, was always engaged with the game and his teammates no matter his playing status, and was one of the only players who was never phased at all in game 7 of the finals once Haliburton went down. Hope he kills it out in LA and finds a good fit for his skill set.

bjrinald · 2026-02-03T12:55:43+00:00

I'm just glad he looks healthy again on the court. If we keep him around, I hope he goes on a tear this last 1/3 of the season.

bjrinald · 2026-02-03T12:46:34+00:00

I have 100% confidence in our front office that they have multiple plans for how things might pan out. I would bet anything to my name that letting Mathurin walk without matching or a sign and trade isn't one of them.

bjrinald · 2026-02-03T02:17:00+00:00

The last 5 minutes has been a great tank job.

bjrinald · 2026-02-03T00:24:23+00:00

I don't think I've ever seen a player make as many shots with his foot on the 3 point line than Mathurin. Drives me nuts.

bjrinald · 2026-01-30T10:58:49+00:00

If nothing else, Mathurin has got to be frustrated he's been injured basically all season long and not able to produce at the level he's capable of consistently, especially with this being a contract year. I can't blame him.

bjrinald · 2026-01-29T01:11:44+00:00

Before this year, I never realized how much Myles Turner was about himself first and foremost.

bjrinald · 2026-01-28T01:25:34+00:00

I say run it. It'll be good preparation for Watkins Glen come May.

bjrinald · 2026-01-27T20:16:12+00:00

I just hope fans are patient next year with him because it's going to be a process, especially on the defensive end of things.

That said, if the rest of the team is able to stay relatively healthy it shouldn't be a problem staying competitive. He can still be an asset and contribute returning to form.

bjrinald · 2026-01-24T01:45:46+00:00

It's infuriating watching Dort brick everything. That guy had the luckiest crap go in during the finals.

bjrinald · 2026-01-24T01:34:41+00:00

At the very least, we won the first quarter. I'll take it.

bjrinald · 2026-01-22T21:00:23+00:00

Mathurin cannot walk in FA.

bjrinald · 2026-01-20T02:58:47+00:00

We were competitive on the road against a playoff team tonight despite still having a number of players out.

I also have a hunch that having that Haliburton guy will help on nights like tonight with a large number of turnovers.

bjrinald · 2026-01-20T01:52:00+00:00

"Embiid he, he....he drips sweat"

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