Game 5: Indiana Pacers (0-3) vs. Dallas Mavericks (1-3) | 7:30pm CST

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I don't remember it that way at all.  There was plenty of optimism around this team, especially after the TDL trade for Gafford and PJ.  But that was a very different situation than this one.  The pessimism you are reading is not just based on a 4 game sample.  There is a reason the Vegas over/under on wins for this team dropped to 38.  Besides, this is a sports board.  making too early assessments is kind what you do in places like this.

Also let´s not forget if it was not for Kyle Kuzma himself, Nico would have traded two 1st round picks for him rather than PJ Washington/Gafford.  PJ Washington was their 3rd choice after Grant Williams and Kyle Kuzma. Are they still in the league?


Nico´s first choice formation/vision is basically

Kyrie
Klay
Grant Williams
Kuzma
AD

To be fair that is some defensive juggernaut.