The Indiana Pacers continue looking for a way to play a complete game. Last night, the third quarter let down hurt them. The night before it was the first quarter. Some nights the offense generates nothing but perimeter shots that don't go in. Other nights the defense can't get a stop when the game is on the line.
Usually, all of the above contribute to losses in at least a little way and the team's thin margin for error can withstand the pressure. This current stretch of games against quality opponents really shines a light on the talent deficit the Pacers are playing with which forces them to play at a high level to even think about winning.
Milwaukee left last night very unhappy with their play, yet they carefully packed the W to take along with them anyway. Their fifth straight win without firing on all cylinders. That's when you know things are looking up. Things aren't looking up for the Pacers.
After the jump, more links of interest.
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Reggie Miller Winning Time
Check it out tonight! - AP game report
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PACERS: Inside the Game: Bucks 112, Pacers 110
Bruno's Inside the Game report has all of the numbers, notes, quotes and highlights. -
Rally falls short when Pacers can't rebound missed FT
Mike Wells reports on the Pacers not taking advantage of their opportunities to make plays. -
Nothing is surprising anymore
Mike Wells continues rolling with the changes while covering the Pacers, easily shrugging off the 22nd starting lineup change of the season. -
It wasn't pretty, but Bucks' win streak reaches five
Charles F. Gardner reports on the Bucks fifth straight win. -
Bucks outlast Pacers despite losing lead, win fifth in a row
John Oehser recaps the Pacers loss and finds the Bucks happy with the win but little else. -
A new perspective on history for Buckner
Bruno's latest Caught In The Web focuses on a new book which chronicles where it all started for Pacers' VP and Hoosier legend Quinn Buckner. -
A Very Special Episode of The Larry Bird Show
Jared Wade Extranormalizes for a frank talk about the Pacers with, well, himself. -
Lockout threat complicates draft decision for NCAA players
Contentious talks between the NBA and the players union pose the threat of a lockout in 2011, and some collegians might want the immediate payday instead of waiting and earning nothing next year if the league shuts down. -
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah leaves practice to visit the doctor
Joakim Noah continues to struggle with his foot injury and appears to be doubtful for the Bullswhen they visit the Fieldhouse tomorrow. As we know with Granger, Noah should probably take the pain and fix his foot. That might make him a factor for the playoffs. -
NBA Talking Points: Hip-Hop, The NBA, And Why? - SB Nation
Andrew Sharp digs through the latest topics of note around the NBA. -
Pistons trainer banishes Nike Hyperize sneakers
BDL comments on the Pistons banning a certain shoe for a serious lack of ankle support.