What one play-call says about the Pacers

Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports With a place for everyone and everyone in their place, the Pacers have a specific play that, while simple, rarely disappoints. Striking a balance between providing multiple options and playing to the strengths of the players involved, all five players are positioned to move and touch the ball in a way that matches tasks to skills.

Here’s how it works.

Step 1, Corner-to-Wing Exchange: Appearing like a random series of cuts and reads, the set begins with the lead ball-handler driving toward the sideline and swinging the ball to a cutting wing who simultaneously replaced in the corner by a trailing big.

Step 2, Ghost Flare-Boomerang: From there, as the ball…