The Pacers' performance in the 2021 Play-In Tournament was in many ways a microcosm of their season.
In their evisceration of Charlotte on Tuesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, the Blue & Gold led by as many as 39 points and won by 27.
On Thursday in Washington, the script was flipped. The Wizards led by as many as 38 and won by 27, ending the Pacers' season, 142-117.
A season marked by injuries and inconsistency ended one win short of the playoffs, as the Pacers failed to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2014-15.