It did not look great for the Spurs from the opening tip as the Indiana Pacers showcased a level of athleticism that the Silver and Black did not appear prepared for.
It came down to defense. As of right now the team is last in the NBA in defensive rating (122.7) and not showing any signs of improving on that end of the court.
Quick @TheAthleticNBA Popovich reaction… loss to #Pacers was all about defense… and #Spurs have work to do… said SA is “defensively challenged” right now… pic.