It was overshadowed by Malcolm Brogdon's rust-shedding return and T.J. McConnell's sneak-attack, falling-down, crowd-pleasing hustle play, but it was a revealing moment in the Pacers' victory on Monday: Myles Turner had a play called for him to get a shot in the first quarter.
It doesn't sound like much, but it reflected a significant element of the Pacers' season, both to this point one game short of the midpoint and going forward toward the playoffs. The fact Turner had to have a play called for him by coach Nate McMillan spoke to the sacrifice he's made in the offense.