The Indiana Pacers are rolling, having won eight of the last 10 games including their last four thanks to a new-found chemistry.
On this night, more than the box score is necessary to understand the full scope of things. Young Domantas Sabonis claims the Pacers recent roll needs to be attributed to a new-found chemistry within the squad, via FOX Sports Indiana.
“All of us love each other,” said forward/center Domantas Sabonis, who posted a strong double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds. “We're just having fun out there, and we're just a great group of guys with the same mentality to win.”
Domas Sabonis on the @Pacers' chemistry: "All of us love each other. We're just having fun out there, and we're just a great group of guys with the same mentality to win." #Pacers pic.twitter.com/UevMYaPq8B
— Bally Sports Indiana (@BallySportsIN) February 24, 2018
Despite a 5-for-16 night from their star player, shooting guard Victor Oladipo, the Pacers were able to overcome a poor shooting outing and still come out with a 23-point win over the Atlanta Hawks coming off the NBA All-Star break.
Oladipo found ways to impact the game besides his 14 points in the game, logging nine assists, seven rebounds, four steals, and a blocked shot.
“Even though I wasn't scoring at a high rate, I can do other things,” said Oladipo. “That's the beauty of this game and I think that's why I'm a great player, I guess you could say.”
The Pacers recorded 30 assists, more than doubling up their opposition — a sign of the willingness to share the ball and get teammates open shots throughout the game, which reflected in a resounding 116-93 win over the Hawks.
Victor Oladipo on collecting nine assists in the #Pacers' win over the #Hawks: "Even though I wasn't scoring at a high rate, I can do other things. That's the beauty of this game and I think that's why I'm a great player, I guess you could say." pic.twitter.com/vQdb1cpaNO
— Bally Sports Indiana (@BallySportsIN) February 24, 2018
Even forward Glenn Robinson III was able to get some action in this blowout, making his season debut after coming back from an injury that kept him out for the first 58 games of the season.
“I haven't seen this team really take a night off,” he said. “I'm just happy to be a part of this.”
Indiana has a chance to increase their streak to six with a game against the cellar-dwelling Dallas Mavericks on Monday and another roundabout against the struggling Hawks on Wednesday.
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