8p9s Roundtable: Is It Time To Panic Yet?

Oct 29, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Chase Budinger (10) and center Myles Turner (33) try to defend against Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandan Wright (34) in the second half of their game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse against the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis won the game, 112-103. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Chase Budinger (10) and center Myles Turner (33) try to defend against Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandan Wright (34) in the second half of their game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse against the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis won the game, 112-103. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers guard Monta Ellis (11) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) and Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) try to defend during the third quarter in a game at the Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers guard Monta Ellis (11) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) and Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) try to defend during the third quarter in a game at the Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

There was optimism here at 8 Points, 9 Seconds when the season began. Frank Vogel was going to make this team into the idea in Larry Bird’s head and the Indiana Pacers were going to win a few games behind a resurgent Paul George.

That is not what happened.

Too many turnovers and three losses later the attitudes around the team and the nation have changed a bit as the Pacers have struggled to play four solid quarters of basketball.

The 8 Points, 9 Seconds roundtable assembles once again when their hands inching towards the panic button.

Next: Time to panic?