Every year each team in the NBA has several hurdles to leap over to have what they consider to be a successful season. The Pacers are no different.
Sure, the squad is a solid, tight-knit group. The Blue & Gold have lost a fraction of their team compared to what some others have traded. However, Indiana must deal with a coaching change, a new playing style, and a limited amount of time to implement it.
Tomorrow's preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers should be considered as a preliminary litmus test, a minor glimpse into the way All-Stars like Domantas Sabonis have latched onto head coach Nate Bjorkgren's vibe.