The Pacers were officially eliminated from the playoff race on Friday night, extending their postseason drought to three consecutive years.

"Total frustration," forward Danny Granger said after Friday's loss to the Hawks. "No other way to put it. We really underachieved, that's all I have to say."

Missing the playoffs wasn't a huge surprise for the Pacers, who slipped behind the eight-ball three weeks ago when they went on a five-game losing streak.

"It's frustrating," center Jeff Foster said. "Seven years of making the playoffs every year and being competitive. For a certain period of time, we were expected to go to the Finals and win championships. Now we've had three years of mediocrity."

Via Indianapolis Star

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