Frank Vogel never promised a fast start. With seven new players on his 15-man roster and a new offensive system to implement, he expected his team to stumble on occasion.
"We're a work in progress," he said before Friday's game with Miami. "I say that with a smile. We're enjoying it. It's imperfect at times, as expected, and that's OK. We're going to work through that. All the strings are going to be tied together."
Nobody was claiming a completed product following the 90-87 victory over the Heat, but it seemed a few more strings were tightened at Bankers Life Fieldhouse as the Pacers won their third consecutive game to even their record at 3-3.