Pacers turnaround starts with defense and putting together a complete game

They're 3-8 this season in games decided by five points or less, and have trailed by seven points or more in the fourth quarter of the last seven games.

Sabonis is the only starter to have played in all 33 games this season.

The Pacers’ last month has been rough, filled with more lows than highs and far more losses than wins. They’ve fallen in the standings and in the interest of Pacers fans.

Games have followed a familiar script. Start fast, lead by at least seven points, then fall behind to the point wh…