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Pacers coach on Hibbert criticism: Heat had ‘more intelligent plan’ than Knicks

Knicks Blog | New York Post — Charles Wenzelberg/New York PostRoy Hibbert defends Carmelo Anthony. Pacers coach Frank Vogel has come under fire for having center Roy Hibbert out of the game for the Heat’s final two buckets in Wednesday’s 103-102 overtime defeat to open the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night. Vogel had some criticism of his own on Thursday, pointed at Knicks coach Mike Woodson. LeBron James made two essentially uncontested layups in the final seconds – including the game-winner at the buzzer – with the Pacers defensive stopper sitting on the bench. Hibbert made one of the key plays in Ind...

New York Knicks 12 hours ago

Pacers coach Frank Vogel's decision to bench Roy Hibbert has launched a new hashtag: #frankvogelideas

Indianapolis Star — Pacers coach Frank Vogel's decision to bench Roy Hibbert at the end of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals has launched a new hashtag: #frankvogelideas. Here's a look at a handful of the tweets:

Indiana Pacers 13 hours ago

4 things the Pacers need to do to even their Eastern Conference finals series with the Heat

Indianapolis Star — Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert is calling out Miami Heat forward Shane Battier for his dirty play.

Indiana Pacers 13 hours ago

Hibbert on Battier below-belt knee: 'Wasn't inadvertant' | Video

South Florida Sun-Sentinel — Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert kept it respectful throughout his media session Thursday.

Miami Heat 17 hours ago

Roy Hibbert takes to Twitter to call out Shane Battier

Heat Zone | Palm Beach Post — Frank Vogel kept Roy Hibbert off the court late Wednesday night. Hibbert injected himself into the series in another way Thursday, using Twitter to send a message to Shane Battier: “U can knee or kick me every time u drive 2the rim. Ill be there 2protect the rim. That wasn’t inadvertent. Battier knew what he was doing.” Hibbert posted this after Heat practice and availability ended. He did not direct it toward Battier’s account (@ShaneBattier), which would have made it show up in Battier’s mentions.

Miami Heat 19 hours ago

Nothin' but Net: To Hibbert, or not to Hibbert

Miami Herald — On Thursday morning, everyone with a basketball opinion stated it about Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel's decision to keep center Roy Hibbert on the bench during the closing sequence of the Miami Heat's Game 1 victory in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Miami Heat 23 hours ago

Vogel's decision to sit Hibbert in final seconds proves costly

South Florida Sun-Sentinel — With 2.2 seconds left and Indiana clinging to a 1-point lead, Pacers coach Frank Vogel made the decision to take center Roy Hibbert off the floor.

Miami Heat May 23, 2013

Pacers Playoff Central: 'From now on, I need to speak up,' Roy Hibbert says

Indianapolis Star — A lot of reaction after Miami's 103-102 overtime victory over the Pacers Wednesday night in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals. Let's get to it:

Indiana Pacers May 23, 2013

ASK IRA: Did Spoelstra get best of Vogel in Game 1?

Miami Heat Blog | South Florida Sun-Sentinel — Q: Ira, there was a national columnist (not a fan) who said that Frank Vogel would outcoach Erik Spoelstra in this series. I wonder what he's saying now, with Vogel keeping Roy Hibbert out on LeBron James' winning drive. Vogel said Hibbert is the best vertical defender, or something like that, and  then he doesn't have him in for his team's biggest defensive sequence of the season? We're lucky they have Vogel. -- Sam, Miramar.

Miami Heat May 22, 2013

Linda Robertson: Chris Bosh needs to be more than an X-factor for Miami Heat

Miami HeraldChris Bosh predicted his clashes with Indiana center Roy Hibbert, the prototypical 7-2 immovable object, would be pivotal to the fulfillment of the Miami Heat’s Eastern Conference championship aspirations.

Miami Heat May 22, 2013

Linda Robertson: Chris Bosh needs to be more than an X-factor for Heat

Miami HeraldChris Bosh predicted his clashes with Indiana center Roy Hibbert, the prototypical 7-2 immovable object, would be pivotal to the fulfillment of the Miami Heat's Eastern Conference championship aspirations.

Miami Heat May 22, 2013

Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel

Miami Heat Coverage | 760 ESPN Radio — Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 - Pacers coach Frank Vogel defends his decision to keep Roy Hibbert off the floor on the final two Heat possessions, talks about a Game 1 loss to the Heat.

Miami Heat May 22, 2013

Indiana Pacers C Roy Hibbert

Miami Heat Coverage | 760 ESPN Radio — Wednesday, May 23rd, 2013 - Pacers center Roy Hibbert discusses not being on the floor to play defense on the final two Heat possessions.

Miami Heat May 22, 2013

NBA Playoffs 2013: Pacers, Paul George let Game 1 against Heat slip away

Indy Cornrows — The discussion for Indiana Pacers' Game 1 loss to the Miami Heat is going to revolve heavily around Frank Vogel's decision to remove Roy Hibbert defensively in the game's final two defensive possessions, which led to two LeBron James' layups, including the final with 2.2 seconds remaining on the clock with the Pacers up a point. Regardless of the decision by Vogel, 2.2 seconds is way too much time against someone like James. At the same time, Indiana was the benefit of a fortuitous foul with seconds left in overtime, salvaging a horrible possession as Paul George was fouled by Dwyane W...

Indiana Pacers May 22, 2013

Last-second layup by LeBron James gives Heat a 103-102 OT win over Pacers

Indianapolis Star — As much as people talked about Roy Hibbert's impact on offense and defense going against Chris Bosh heading into the series, the real key to any kind of success for the Indiana Pacers plays power forward.

Indiana Pacers May 22, 2013

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  • Linda Robertson: Chris Bosh needs to be more than an X-factor for Miami Heat
    Chris Bosh predicted his clashes with Indiana center Roy Hibbert, the prototypical 7-2 immovable object, would be pivotal to the fulfillment of the Miami Heat’s Eastern Conference championship aspirations.
  • Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel
    Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 - Pacers coach Frank Vogel defends his decision to keep Roy Hibbert off the floor on the final two Heat possessions, talks about a Game 1 loss to the Heat.
  • Indiana Pacers C Roy Hibbert
    Wednesday, May 23rd, 2013 - Pacers center Roy Hibbert discusses not being on the floor to play defense on the final two Heat possessions.
  • NBA Playoffs 2013: Pacers, Paul George let Game 1 against Heat slip away
    The discussion for Indiana Pacers' Game 1 loss to the Miami Heat is going to revolve heavily around Frank Vogel's decision to remove Roy Hibbert defensively in the game's final two defensive possessions, which led to two LeBron James' layups, including the final with 2.2 seconds remaining on the clock with the Pacers up a point. Regardless of the decision by Vogel, 2.2 seconds is way too much time against someone like James. At the same time, Indiana was the benefit of a fortuitous foul with seconds left in overtime, salvaging a horrible possession as Paul George was fouled by Dwyane W...
  • Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) is congratulated on his basket by Roy Hibbert (55) and David West (21) during the second half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami The Associated Press
    Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) is congratulated on his basket by Roy Hibbert (55) and David West (21) during the second half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
  • Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) is congratulated on his basket by Roy Hibbert (55) and David West (21) during the second half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami The Associated Press
    Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) is congratulated on his basket by Roy Hibbert (55) and David West (21) during the second half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
  • Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) defends Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) as he drives to the basket during the second half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami The Associated Press
    Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) defends Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) as he drives to the basket during the second half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
  • Miami Heat forward Shane Battier (31) shoots as Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) defends during the first half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami The Associated Press
    Miami Heat forward Shane Battier (31) shoots as Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) defends during the first half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)