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8p9s Roundtable: Pacers Trade Deadline Reactions

By Jared Wade

Jan 25, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) looks on from the bench at a timeout during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) looks on from the bench at a timeout during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 25, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) looks on from the bench at a timeout during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

The Indiana Pacers did nothing at the trade deadline. Well, sure, they made some phone calls and reportedly were in the mix for Reggie Jackson before the Oklahoma City Thunder found a better deal than whatever it was that Larry Bird may have had on the table.

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But the fact remains: They have the exact same team as they did before the All-Star break.

Was this the right call? Did the Pacers need to make a move? Why didn’t they trade harder? Is Larry Bird too complacent?

Meanwhile, nearly all the team’s chief rivals for the playoffs — the Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets, and Boston Celtics — made moves that, on paper, will improve their teams.

Can the Pacers even reach the franchise’s stated goal of making the playoffs now?

Lots of questions.

We gathered the 8p9s team of experts for some answers.

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