The Indiana Pacers have started off the year with just 5 wins in their first 11 games after their ballyhooed offseason. Worse still, 4 of their losses have been by 9+ points.
To Pacers fans used to rooting for Eastern Conference finalists, all hope seems lost. It’s still early, though.
A few of us here at 8 Points, 9 Seconds have taken a look at reasons for optimism.
Jeff Teague can’t be this bad, right?
Even after his recent standout performance against the Sixers (30 points, 9 assists, 10-16 shooting), Jeff Teague’s number for the season are… underwhelming.