Indiana Pacers face a potential nightmare scenario after a devastating loss to the Chicago Bulls, highlighting their inconsistency against weaker teams and the looming threat of a Play-In Tournament battle for playoff seeding.

By the Numbers
  • Pacers held to under 100 points for the first time this season
  • Chicago shot 50% from the field and 44% from deep in the game
State of Play
  • Pacers currently hold the sixth seed in the East
  • Indiana's back-to-back losses to the Bulls pose a significant challenge
  • Pacers face a tough battle to avoid the Play-In Tournament for playoff qualification
What's Next

Indiana must elevate their game in the final eight matches to secure a higher seed and avoid the risk of a daunting Play-In Tournament matchup.

Bottom Line

The Pacers' inconsistency against lesser opponents has put them in a precarious position, emphasizing the critical need to ramp up their performance to secure a more favorable postseason path and steer clear of potential playoff disaster.