A game such as this one, there's a buffet line of story angles to draw from. The Pacers are the sort of complicated team that produces games such as that.
Thaddeus Young was rock-steady with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Myles Turner, following the advice of his bosses, was showing more of a willingness to mix it up around the basket. Bojan Bogdanovic, putting his shooting slump further behind him, was providing the perimeter scoring threat he was signed to provide. Joe Young was continuing to play well off the bench. Lance Stephenson was still being Lance Stephenson — the homecourt version, at least — by making big plays and being a minor irritant to opponents and his coach.