Indiana Pacers risk Play-In Tournament nightmare after loss to Bulls
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
- 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
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 LineThe 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.
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