It’s time to face reality, Pacers fans.
The Indiana Pacers (6-7) have issues. They’re not just temporary issues such as injuries or an unsolidified rotation, but real problems that will last the duration of the season if unsolved. While injuries and the like have certainly played a minor role in the slow start, they’re not the driving factor behind the Pacers’ early struggles.
So, what is the driving factor? Defense? Chemistry? Lack of effort? Weak second unit? All of the above? One could make a case that all of these are why the Pacers have struggled. But what if all of these struggles stem from one comprehensive issue?