Pacers president Larry Bird promised offseason changes if the team's performance doesn't meet expectations.

Bird said he and CEO Donnie Walsh have worked to address issues of maturity and demeanor throughout the season.

"There will be changes," Bird said. "Not that we're going to trade all our players, but by talking to them. We've been doing that. In the last two or three weeks we've talked to every one of our players. Me and Donnie see the same things that the fans see.

"I respect every one of these guys," he said. "Sometimes during games they get too emotional. Sometimes it looks like they're not giving effort. But these players do care."