Apparently someone forgot to tell the Indiana Pacers that Game 5 started at 6 p.m. because they sure didn’t show up.
After the first quarter of a potential closeout game versus the Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Pacers trailed 30-13. It was ugly. Really ugly. (UPDATE: Pacers clawed back to within 47-41 at halftime.)
As good as Pacers were in Game 4, they were as bad to start Game 5. If they’re not careful, they’ll be sleepwalking back to Milwaukee for Game 6.
People were not pleased. Here’s some reaction:
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