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On the heroics of Tyrese Haliburton's game-winner
And the value of coaching by not coaching.By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_CooperThe back-and-forth between Tyrese Haliburton and Patrick Beverley, in which the former took to Twitter to troll the latter, punctuating his latest game-winner with receipts from comments that were made by Beverley after the Pacers surrendered a 15-point lead to the Los Angeles Lakers last month, drew attention away from another compelling late-game, dynamic -- being that of ...
On the Pacers and finding meaning in mistakes
Some good stuff happened against the Spurs (REALLY!). It was a turnover! And a wide open three! And yet, those happy accidents might yield future potential.By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_CooperIf you are a supporter or champion of the basketball arts, you get exclusive access to monthly popsicle content. This is not that content (other plans are already in the works for March!), but someway, somehow, popsicles actually apply to the basketball played by ...
Myles Turner is playing bigger than ever
On the action he's suddenly grown into and the difference change can make.By Caitlin Cooper I @C2_CooperFebruary ended in a much different place for Myles Turner than where it started last season. A year ago, Turner didn't play for the Pacers during the calendar's shortest month, instead, sitting out the final 39 games of the season with a stress reaction in his left foot. And yet, even prior to when he sustained that injury, he was f...
Mailbag, Part 2
Basketball and other stuffBy Caitlin Cooper I @C2_CooperHoop Drew Lawyer Realities: What are coaching decisions (substitutions, timeouts, coverages, or anything at all) that you see that are not uniform but are likely easily proven to be small pickups in points per possession long term? Second, what did you think of RC’s (and Indy’s) end of reg against BOS?It's going to sound gimmicky, but … two seasons ago, when the Pacers would automa...
Mailbag, Part 1
All things PacersBy: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_CooperOff Panel (SKTCHD): I want to ask about Bennedict Mathurin. I know encouraging losses aren't really that encouraging, but from a passing and playmaking standpoint, as well as intermittent defensive moments, I thought Mathurin showed a lot of growth against the Celtics. My question is: Do you feel like you're seeing growth from him in meaningful, non-scoring only ways throughout the season?Th...
Heyyyy, do you like t-shirts?
Come browse the optionsBy Caitlin Cooper I @C2_CooperWe here at Basketball, She Wrote: A blog about the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers would like to outfit you with gear representing the spirit of the basketball that will be written about by me as the author, editor, and publisher of Basketball, She Wrote: A blog about the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers.In order to do that, each shirt is designed with the team and memories about...
A Taste of the Blue & Gold
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_CooperIf you are among the tens of people reading this, you clearly have impeccable taste. Not only are you a generous supporter of the basketball arts, you also appreciate the fine cuisine that is popsicles – as does Kevin Pritchard, the President of Basketball Operations for the Pacers.Congrats on your enlightenment. Like you, I am also a connoisseur of the best form of frozen treats. In fact, I’ve made it my missio...
This is My Hatbox, Part 3
If you're unfamiliar with the hatbox concept, go back and read the intro to Part 1. Otherwise, let's finish getting reacquainted with each other and the Pacers.By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_CooperPacers 113, Wizards 127 – Smallie BigsOh hey, Daniel Theis missed this game due to right knee injury maintenance, so Isaiah Jackson and Jalen Smith both played actual minutes before the fourth quarter.Because the Pacers kept to playing small, wherea...
This is My Hatbox, Part 2
If you're unfamiliar with the origin story for the hatbox concept, go back and read the intro to Part 1. Otherwise, let's keep pulling out notes about the next set of games.By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_CooperPacers 100, Cavaliers 122 – Myles Turner’s Opening Act & Finishing KickTrying to interpret the motivations behind how the Pacers decide what play they are going to open games with is always a fun exercise. At times, the intention is p...
This is My Hatbox, Part 1
Getting reacquainted with each other and the PacersBy: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_CooperAs long-time listeners of my now defunct podcast might recall, I’m a big fan of Gilmore Girls. Actually, let me rephrase that. I’m not exactly sure how much my fandom of Gilmore Girls is connected to the show, in and of itself, as much as my fond memories of watching episodes of the show in first run. During the seventh and final season (which I don’t consider...
