The Pacers' "big" lineup has worked well since Myles Turner became a starter on Jan. 28, too well to be discarded at this point in the season. Probably for several seasons.
Charlotte, though, made them pay for it Friday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, spreading them thin around the perimeter and forcing the biggest Pacers to defend 3-point shooters. Accurate 3-point shooters at that.
The Hornets' 96-95 victory was one of the more agonizing losses of the season for the Pacers. Not in the manner the 22-point loss to the Hornets on Feb. 10, had been, however.