Though not quite as anemic as when the Pacers scored only 10 points in the fourth quarter against the Knicks, late-game offense (and all-game turnovers) once again sunk the Pacers, who fell to the Pistons, now winners of four games on the season, 97-89 in Detroit.
Of course, in addition to only producing 10 points over the final 10:41 seconds of the game, Indiana’s start was almost as tough as their finish.
Much like the game commentary, which unfortunately was on mute courtesy of issues with my local TV provider, the Pacers got off to an equally quiet start against the Pistons in the first quarter, misfiring on eight of their first 11 shots while committing five turnovers.