After winning two of their last three games against quality Western Conference opponents and playing the first of back-to-back games, the Pacers risked getting caught in a trap of exhaling with overconfidence against the struggling Kings at the Fieldhouse.
But after an easy 101-83 win over the still struggling Kings, it was apparent the collective chip on the Pacers team's shoulder remains firmly attached and overconfidence wasn't entertained.
Before the game, Nate McMillan dismissed any concerns about a letdown after the degluge of high praise or getting caught looking ahead to LeBron and the Cavs on Wednesday.