For the first time this season, the Pacers find themselves riding a three-game losing streak. Not only that, they are missing their team leader, Victor Oladipo not to mention his capable backup, Tyreke Evans.
After losing an early lead in Washington on Wednesday night, the going officially got tough for the short-handed Pacers against the Wizards. But this time, the Pacers didn’t get going. Instead they faded in a fashion we’ve rarely seen from this group.
The Pacers have had success thanks to their mental and physical toughness. A group of smart pros that often win simply by outworking their opponent.