Playing with a consistently high level of effort hasn’t been an issue for the Pacers during preseason. In Houston, for example, they forced 26 turnovers (including 11 steals) and outscored the Rockets 24-13 in fast break points. Against Memphis, despite struggling to take care of the ball, the reserves almost won the battle of the benches due in large part to their energy and focus in the rebounding department, outrebounding the Grizzlies by 18 while pulling in 15 offensive rebounds leading to 19 second-chance points. Then, most recently, there was the Cavs game when they came out ahead in fast break points, 16-3.
The Pacers’ half-court offense needs work
