Three-game losing streak aside, the Pacers had plenty going for them heading into Monday's game against San Antonio.
The Spurs were playing the back end of a back-to-back, having lost in New York on Sunday. They were without starting center Pau Gasol, who has missed 16 games to injury. Their second-leading scorer, LaMarcus Aldridge, hit just 7-of-22 shots. They are starting a 34-year-old point guard Tony Parker, who's well past his prime. And, Tim Duncan is still retired.
Still, they had too much for the Pacers in their 110-106 victory at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Too much execution.