Everybody knew the Indiana Pacers' offense was going to look much weaker with Tyrese Haliburton on the shelf. But even so, the start to their season has been even more disappointing than most anticipated, and head coach Rick Carlisle just explained why.
“The lack of playmaking at the point position is a factor in the kind of shots that we’re getting," Carlisle said after the Pacers' 112-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.
“Times right now are difficult and challenging. A lot of guys have extra responsibility they’ve never had before.