I hate it when I'm right sometimes, but the signs have been there for a few weeks.
The schedule has gotten tougher and not so coincidentally, their defense has gotten worse. 1-6 in the last 7, and they've given up 122 (in OT), 114, 121, 129, 140 and 128. They can't play at a fast pace and win. They don't shoot it well enough. They are also getting killed in transition off long threes. They need to grind it out on defense and run clock on offense and take efficient shots to win, and they aren't playing like that. Honestly and disappointingly, they look a lot like last year's team.
Maybe a few days in Paris will fix them, playing against Indiana who plays as fast or faster than anyone else in the league. Yeah, good luck with that.
If this shit continues through the rodeo, Victor may have to come down with a sprained armpit or gluteal stiffness for a few weeks and just hop into the tank. I hate to be that guy but...