Alex House • The Indiana Pacers were less than three hours away from possibly securing the biggest win in their franchise’s near-50-year existence on June 22, and just over two weeks later they are scrambling to assemble a respectable roster that can stay competitive in the Eastern Conference next season. A dream-like playoffs experience quickly turned into an excruciating nightmare that is almost as unfathomable as the momentous thrills that preceded it. Fans have hardly had time to process their emotions.