It’s only been 5 months! The overall runner-up team has only won 1 game since the start of the season, and as many as 5 people were injured. It’s going to start to fail in advance!

Although they have never won a championship, the Indiana Pacers have always been the toughest team in the NBA. Last season, they finally reached the finals despite being underdogs, and played the Thunder in a tiebreaker before losing, winning everyone's respect. However, as they enter this season, the Pacers seem to be cursed. In addition to Taylor Haliburton, who was seriously injured due to a torn Achilles tendon and was reimbursed for the season ahead of schedule, four people on this team have taken turns suffering from injuries this season. This has also led to their current record of only 1 win and 11 losses. This season has basically begun to enter the bad stage. Let us take a look at which players of the current Pacers are injured!

Taylors Haliburton

Statistics this season: Did not play

Injury: Right Achilles tendon tear

First of all, let’s talk about the root cause of the Pacers’ record decline this season, which is Haliburton’s serious injury. You know, last season’s Pacers were able to reach the finals all the way, which was inseparable from Haliburton’s key performance. The 25-year-old All-Star guard averaged 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game in the playoffs last season. He repeatedly saved the team at critical moments. After losing him, the team's offensive end was very chaotic. From the first offensive team last season, it directly dropped to the bottom, averaging only 109.5 points per game.

What’s even worse is that in order to protect Haliburton as much as possible, there is basically no possibility of his comeback this season. Without any player to replace his role, I am afraid that even if other Pacers players can ensure their status, it will be difficult for the team to make any big achievements this season!

Benedict Marcellin

This season’s statistics: 31 points, 7 rebounds and 2.5 assists

Injury status: Sprained right thumb

Let’s talk about another important figure in the team, namely the forward swingman Marcelin, in Haliburton’s absence Under this situation, Marcelin is undoubtedly the team's most relied-upon scoring point besides Siakam. In fact, this is indeed the case. In the 2 games played this season, the 23-year-old averaged 31 points, 7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. His shooting and three-point shooting percentages reached 54.8% and 50% respectively. There is a strong trend of an explosion this season.

As early as last season, he could already contribute 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists. There is no doubt about his excellent scoring ability. But unfortunately, he also suffered from a sprained big toe on his right foot and has not returned yet. This season is Marcelin's contract year, and he must return in time to get a satisfactory contract.

TJ McConnell

This season’s statistics: 12 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist

Injury: Left hamstring strain

Last season, McConnell Er is definitely the most outstanding role player, especially in the last three games of the Finals. He averaged 15.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.3 steals per game, performing his own civilian legend. After entering this season, he missed the first 10 games due to a strained left hamstring. Although he has recently come back, it is very obvious that he has not fully recovered.

In order to protect him, the team also limited his playing time to less than 15 minutes. McConnell is now 33 years old. Although he did perform well in the playoffs last season, if he cannot seize the opportunity, given his ability, he is likely to experience a greater decline in his subsequent career. And don't forget that his injury has not fully recovered. If the injury occurs again, it may be a bigger blow to the current Pacers.

Obi Toppin

This season’s statistics: 14 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists

Injury status: right thumb sprain

Toppin is also an important rotation player for the Pacers. He has been with the Knicks since After transferring here, he became one of Rick Carlisle's favorites. Although he was used as a substitute most of the time, he had a very stable output. Last season, he could contribute 10.5 points, 4 rebounds and 1.6 assists. He was the team's second output point besides Marcelin on the bench.

As for this season, in the 3 games he played, he can also contribute 14 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists, and he has maintained his condition quite well. But unfortunately, like Marcelin, he suffered a sprained big toe on his right foot. At present, he has not recovered from his injury and can only sit on the bench. It has to be said that when even Toppin was unable to play, the team's offense was further paralyzed, and the Pacers could only rely on Siakam to support them.

Cam Jones

Statistics for this season: Not yet played

Injury: Lower back strain

Then there is the rookie the team got this year, Cam Jones from Marquette University. Although he is a 23-year-old rookie, he performed very well in the past few years at Marquette University. In his senior season, he could contribute 19.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.4 steals. Even if there is no potential to be further explored, he is still a good immediate player.

But what was unexpected was that he committed an offense outside the field before the game started and was arrested by the police for reckless driving and resisting arrest. After solving the trouble, he suffered a lower back strain. So far this season, he has not played in any game. For the team, it is undoubtedly aggravating the situation.