The Pacers had just lost a home game to San Antonio back on Nov. 23, and Darren Collison was struggling. Struggling on the court, and then struggling with his emotions in the locker room.
He had scored just four points in an 11-point loss, hitting 2-of-8 shots, and had failed to get to the free throw line for even a single attempt.
"I just don't feel the rhythm at all," he said then, slumped in a chair in front of his locker. "I just have to keep (playing) and stop thinking. As a shooter, it's all about rhythm shots and not overthinking and just going out there and playing.