Could this play a part in Jeff Teague’s decision when he becomes a free agent this summer? It very well could. The Indiana Pacers had high expectations. To be the 9th seed and play as inconsistently as the Pacers have has got to be frustrating on a guy like Teague, who is so used to winning.
There’s still hope, but the Pacers don’t control their own playoff destiny. They have the same record as the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat, but that’s when tiebreakers come into play. The Bulls and Heat have both won their season series’ vs Indiana or have more victories in the division.