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Analysis: A lot to like about Pacers ... but

Pacers' five-game winning streak in home openers snapped as Paul George and Monta Ellis struggle for second straight night.

So far in two games, the Indiana Pacers have scored more, the bench has been solid and there’s reason to think this team is better than a year ago.

If, of course, Paul George and Monta Ellis show up and hit shots.

Pacers coach Frank Vogel said he was still “encouraged” about his team despite the fact George and Ellis threw up their share of bricks in a 112-103 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies Thursday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.