The Indiana Pacers have all the pieces. Looking at their roster, it’s easy to see why many NBA heads – myself included – believed they’d be better than the 3-3 record that they’ve posed through six games.
At the same time, when watching the Pacers it’s easy to see why they’ve struggled thus far. Their defense stinks, and that’s putting it nicely. It’s almost as if Frank Vogel took the team’s ability to play defense when he made the move to Orlando. Maybe he did.
The Pacers are 26th in the NBA in defensive rating, allowing nearly 109 points per 100 possessions. Perhaps more troubling, Indiana has allowed at least 100 points in all of their games except one.