For some reason the Pacers have been cutting Roy Hibbert’s minutes. He needs to be playing because of his rebounding and defense which have both been solid this season. Hibbert has played in 29 games (26 starts) this season for the Pacers and he is averaging 22.6 minutes, 9.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.7 blocked shots per game. The Pacers aren’t going anywhere this season so it makes no sense not to get minutes to the younger players giving them the time needed to develop.

The Pacers forgot they had a game last night as they were losing 98-60 after the first three quarters before the Heat called off the dogs. The Pacers only shot 30.7% from the floor and they were outrebounded 55-40 last night which helps explain the scoreboard. Troy Murphy led the way for the Pacers last night with 16 points and 2 rebounds in 23 minutes on the court. T.J. Ford pitched in with 10 points and 4 assists in only 19 minutes on the court. Tyler Hansbrough had a solid game off the bench with 10 points and 10 rebounds in only 26 minutes despite shooting 0 for 5 from the floor. The Pacers are now 9-20 on the year.

The Pacers outrebounded the Hawks 47-37 last night but it did not trump the fact that the Hawks shot 50.6% from the floor. Troy Murphy led the way for the Pacers last night with 19 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocked shots. Luther Head had his best game in a while with 19 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist in only 25 minutes off the bench. Tyler Hansbrough pitched in with 19 points and 11 rebounds last night despite shooting only 7 of 20 from the floor. The Pacers are now 9-19 on the year.

The Pacers were leading 57-42 at the half before getting dominated in the second half by the Celtics. Troy Murphy led the way for the Pacers last night with 24 points, 18 rebounds and 2 assists. Earl Watson had another solid night for the Pacers in the starting line-up with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Brandon Rush pitched in with 15 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist in 22 minutes last night. The Pacers are now 9-18 on the year.

Tyler Hansbrough is not shooting too well (38% from the floor) and that should limit his playing time until he gets a little better. He has played in 22 games (0 starts) for the Pacers this season and he is averaging 18.0 minutes, 9.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game. Hansbrough is showing potential for the Pacers but the Pacers should continue to take it slow with him for the time being.