Even though it was preseason, the Pacers logged yet another ‘Culture Win’ in Houston on Thursday night. Using a formula they relied on frequently last season, the Pacers beat the potent Rockets 110-100 in large part because they tried harder over the 48 minute game.
Effort is a primary consideration when living up to Nate McMillan’s ‘don’t eff with the game’ standard and with Victor Oladipo always setting the tone on the court, the rest of the team has to fall in line.
So even when the half-court offense is clunky, as it was often on Thursday, this Pacers team keeps trying to find ways to make plays.