When these two teams last met, Chicago tied a franchise record with 18 made three-pointers as they outscored Indiana by 33 points from behind the line. Meanwhile, Nikola Mirotic became only the fourth player this season to attempt 16 or more threes in a game. Overall, it was a grossly exaggerated example of what has become a troubling trend for the Pacers, with or without Victor Oladipo.
On the season, Indiana is currently the only team in the league that ranksamong the bottom six in points allowed in the paint per 100 possessions as well as opponent three point attempts per 100 possessions.