Pacers' Blowout Loss to Celtics Exposes Roster Vulnerabilities
2024-12-28
Indianapolis Star
The Indiana Pacers' 142-105 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics highlights the team's struggles to adapt to injuries and rebuild their roster on the fly. With key players sidelined, the Pacers' lack of depth and inconsistent performance have been exposed, making it challenging for them to compete against top-tier teams like the Celtics. As the season progresses, the Pacers must find a way to overcome their roster fragility and develop a more robust ecosystem to stay competitive in the NBA, emphasizing the need for a strong team rebuild strategy and effective injury management to improve their playoff chances and overall team performance.