Victor Oladipo - Memphis Grizzlies

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,272]

Would like to see him make all those people saying how badly the Pacers got jobbed on this trade to eat their words.

I bet VO would get some satisfaction in that as well.


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[Crimson and Cream 5,795]

22 points in 24 minutes. He was sensational. So nice to see our best player giving his all every single play. 

[Old Friend 8,389]

He's never really had an opportunity to be the 1 or 2 option; and playing with Westbrook limited him.   He has that chance now.  His skill set can take him about as far as he wants to go.  He's better as a catalyst, for sure.  I want so badly to compare him to Dwayne Wade because of his ability to get to the FT line, and his ability to quickly get to the rim.   His best days are ahead of him.   Needs to lead the team and get them to buy in defensively.  Heard today that you could have bet the Pacers over/under wins at 23.   Wish I had seen that.

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,639]

Wasn't going to do this this year, but since no one did for last night, here goes...

Victor had in a 108-112 loss to the Heat:

28 PTS  10/23

4 REBS

5 ASTS

2 TO

4 STL

1 BLK

 

Had 24 the night before against Brooklyn as well, 6/12.

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,639]

Victor and the Pacers had a really good game tonight, beating the Timberwolves 130-107.

 

28 pts. 11/16

3 asts.

3 rebs.

2 stls.

 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,073]

Victor and the Pacers had a really good game tonight, beating the Timberwolves 130-107.
 
28 pts. 11/16
3 asts.
3 rebs.
2 stls.
 

Would have gone for 40 if not for foul trouble. We looked gooooood tonight

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[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

 

Highlights from the last 2 games. 

[JustWinWoody 3,385]

Vic has another nice night going.  21 pts on 7-10 (3 of 4 on 3's) shooting against OKC at the half.  

Maybe it's the Pacer uniforms, but he looks like he is in better shape / healthier compared to what I saw at OKC last year.  He is definitely benefiting from having the ball in his hands more this year compared to last year playing with Westbrook.

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,639]

Victor finished with 35 pts  11/18  in a loss to OKC

8/8 FT

5 REB

2 BLK

1 STL

[VO5 8,272]

33 minutes ago, FloridaHoosierGirl said:

Victor finished with 35 pts  11/18  in a loss to OKC

8/8 FT

5 REB

2 BLK

1 STL

Would’ve had at least 5 assists If anyone could hit an open shot..

[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

 

[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

Pacers were down 2 at home to Spurs and Oladipo hit a step back 3 with 10 seconds left to lift the Pacers to a win.

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

This Pacers team is a lot more exciting than last year. PG didn’t care so I didn’t either. Now, VO is here and he’s killing it. Shout out to Sabonis as well. Guy has also been really good

[Hoosierfan2017 21,238]

The Pacers are going to screw around and make the playoffs. Not such a bad haul for George after all. 

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2 minutes ago, Miller'sTheMan said:

Pacers were down 2 at home to Spurs and Oladipo hit a step back 3 with 10 seconds left to lift the Pacers to a win.

Huge shot!! Not even a Pacers fan but that got me outta my seat.

[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

Just now, Hoosier Guy said:

This Pacers team is a lot more exciting than last year. PG didn’t care last year so I didn’t either. Now, VO is here and he’s killing it. Shout out to Sabonis as well. Guy has also been really good

As a huge Pacers fan, I firmly believe this team wouldn't be as good without Oladipo and Sabonis and had PG.

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

2 minutes ago, Miller'sTheMan said:

As a huge Pacers fan, I firmly believe this team wouldn't be as good without Oladipo and Sabonis and had PG.

Pacers fan too. I agree. They’ve been balling. PG would just be crying about something dumb

[HooHooHoo22 3,902]

Oladipo is also shooting at a high percentage for the 1st time ever lol

 

 

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4 minutes ago, Miller'sTheMan said:

As a huge Pacers fan, I firmly believe this team wouldn't be as good without Oladipo and Sabonis and had PG.

Dont follow them as close as you do most likely but that sounds about right. Sabonis has had some good games and Victor has looked good so far. Really happy for him.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,568]

So far this season, Vic is living a dream and I hope he doesn't wake up!  His last 4 games:

28 points / 28 points /  35 points / 23 points + game-winner vs. Spurs.

This from a post-game article:

It's no secret Oladipo has become the Pacers' go-to guy, and he was the focal point of the Spurs' defense. Oladipo made things more difficult for himself by committing his second foul midway through the first quarter, robbing him of some playing time. However, give the Spurs credit for making Oladipo work for everything he got. Because the Pacers rarely had fast-break opportunities, Oladipo's forays to the basket were limited. And whenever Oladipo put the ball on the floor, the Spurs quickly rotated to give help.

Oladipo did a good job staying patient, not forcing shots, and passing to the open man. But when it was time to take over, Oladipo did exactly that. He wanted the ball, he wanted to make the big shot, and when the opportunity presented itself, Oladipo capitalized. That's another encouraging sign for the Pacers.