Something happened last Friday that has never once happened before in the last four seasons. For one game only, Ian Mahinmi was the best two-way player for the Indiana Pacers. Against the New Orleans Pelicans, he recorded a double-double while blocking a season-high four shots. With Paul George going 3-of-13 from the field and Monta Ellis committing six turnovers, Mahinmi's performance served as a beacon of pure effort in a sea of what was otherwise a victory of the ugliest variety.
"Ian was good," Vogel admitted after admonishing his team for committing 25 turnovers.