Over the summer, the Indiana Pacers replaced longtime coach Frank Vogel with NBA lifer Nate McMillan in an attempt to modernize and develop the team’s offense around wing superstar Paul George. So far, it has worked, and the team represents a much more fightable battle for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Besides George, the Pacers have a good deal of offensive talent, which has helped make McMillan’s job easier. Thaddeus Young, Jeff Teague, and a deep bench fill out a roster capable of playing small or big, offensive or defensive. The Pelicans play similarly, so tonight will probably be a close matchup.