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Scoring from the block has never been a part of the Pacers' identity. Until now.

Andrew Nembhard proving to be capable of handling backup point guard minutes would give both coaches and the front office options.

Braden Smith cannot finish at the rim, and that may already spell the end of his Indiana Pacers career.

Indiana's core identity is running in transition. Why did it fail so spectacularly against the Atlanta Hawks?

Tyrese Haliburton missing time is the fastest way to torpedo this Pacers season. This injury is not that, but still scary.

The Hawks beat the Pacers on the offensive glass, after an offseason that promised that it wouldn't be a problem anymore.

Fit is so important to have on great teams. The Pacers don't have that just yet, but Ivica Zubac and Tyrese Haliburton have the tools to build it.

What can a Pacers matchup with the Atlanta Hawks in preseason tell us about who Indiana will be offensively?

The Indiana Pacers are hoping to reintegrate Tyrese Haliburton without too many hurdles. Jay Huff is crucial to achieving that goal.

The Indiana Pacers completely invalidated the Timberwolves' front court en route to a dominant win. Is the future of this team a defensive one?