Fast-paced offense shows flashes of potential early, but defensive issues and turnover trouble contribute to 110-105 preseason loss.
Paul George sure has regained the spring in his step and should flourish in a spread-out, faster-paced offense. And his Indiana Pacers have plenty of perimeter scoring options.
These two truths were most evident from Saturday night’s preseason opener.
The work-in-progress issues, as expected with a small-ball lineup, are defense and rebounding.
Just five days into training camp, the Pacers’ 110-105 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at Bankers Life Fieldhouse provided a preview of what to expect from an overhauled Indiana team in transition.