Troy Murphy continues to be one of the most underrated players in the NBA. He has played in 20 games (18 starts) for the Pacers this season and he is averaging 31.8 minutes, 13.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. Although I like rookie Tyler Hansbrough he should not be taking minutes away from Murphy who is one of the best players on the team right now. If they feel the need to play Hansbrough over Murphy then they should trade him and throw the towel in on this season.

The Indiana Pacers (9-17) were ice cold from the field and it cost them the game last night against the Milwaukee Bucks (12-14).  The Pacers did some things well, like winning the rebounding battle 56-44 and getting 9 steals, but they hit only 36% of their shots and turned it over 18 times.  Roy Hibbert had a strong game for the Pacers, getting 16 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block.  Tyler Hansbrough made a big impact off the bench for 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks in just 21 minutes.  The Pacers couldn’t stop the Bucks’ Andrew Bogut though, who had a career-high 31 points and 18 rebounds.  They also let Bucks’ rookie Brandon Jennings hit a jumper with 28 seconds to put the Bucks up 5 points.  The Pacers played hard, but they shot terribly and couldn’t come through with stops down the stretch.

The Pacers got outscored 30-16 in the 4th quarter last night costing them the game. Troy Murphy led the way for the Pacers last night with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Roy Hibbert had a solid game with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 6 blocked shots. T.J. Ford pitched in with 14 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists in 25 minutes off the bench in this game. The Pacers are now 9-16 on the year.

The Pacers just couldn’t keep up with the Grizzlies earlier tonight. Mike Dunleavy led the way for the Pacers tonight with 16 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists. T.J. Ford also had a decent game with 16 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist. Dahntay Jones pitched in with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists off the bench. The Pacers are now 9-15 on the year.

The Pacers just nipped the pesky Bobcats last night in Indiana. Troy Murphy had a monster game to lead the way for the Pacers last night with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 3 assists. Mike Dunleavy pitched in with 15 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists last night as he appears to be rounding into shape. T.J. Ford did a great job of running the offense with 15 points, 2 rebounds, 13 assists and 2 steals. The Pacers are now 9-14 on the year.