After trailing by as many as 18 points in the third quarter, the Pacers outscored the Pelicans 38-28 in the final frame, falling just short of pulling off an epic come-from-behind victory, losing 114-113, with most of the starters on the bench. For more on what led to those wild swings, as well as some broader observations, let’s do a deep rewind on a game that, in many ways, speaks to some developing trends from a 1-3 week.
Ball Pressure Over Everything, Continues
And...we’re back. After pressuring up on Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier in the week, here the Pacers are yet again, defending way too high against a non-shooter.