http://www.indystar.com/print/articles/7/0...9-1287-039.html <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Kenny Anderson has developed a rather unique perspective of the Indiana Pacers after six preseason games. Sitting out all six of those games with a sore hamstring, the Pacers' veteran point guard has had plenty of time to study the play of his teammates. His conclusion is that the Pacers are better than their 3-3 preseason record and paltry offensive numbers indicate. "Oh man, we're pretty good," said Anderson, a veteran in his 13th NBA season playing with his sixth team. "We're big and physical at every position, and overall we're pretty skillful." Sounds good for a team that hasn't had a full complement of players for any game. As many as eight veterans, including seven at once, have been sidelined during the past two weeks. Anderson, fellow point guard Anthony Johnson and forward Jonathan Bender haven't played a second because of their injuries. "It's hard for me to say I really have a feel on this team or can tell who we are because we've had so many guys who play key roles for this team out for the entire preseason," Jermaine O'Neal said. He's missed the past three games with a sore lower back that's expected to keep him out for the remainder of the preseason. Anderson, however, has seen enough from the men who have played to stand firm in his evaluation that the Pacers have the makings of one of the elite teams in the Eastern Conference, and perhaps the league. </div> Pacers could end up being a top seed in the East, but if these injuries continue into the regular season, it probably won't happen. At least it's happening now, and not in December. :thumbsdow
