The Indiana Pacers have exceeded expectations to this point in the season, but the slide right before the All-Star break had some fans concerned. They struggled to close out several winnable games and rarely looked like the team many had become accustomed to. This is unlikely to continue.
The chemistry this team built in such a short amount of time should be reacquired with a little work. Victor Oladipo is a willing passer and willing defender. These two characteristics were the keys to success in the first part of season. It should be just a matter of time before things feel back to normal.