The Indiana Pacers are set to face off against the Boston Celtics in this year’s Eastern Conference Finals, marking a significant milestone for the Pacers who haven’t made it this far in a decade. While the Celtics are the clear favorites due to their recent playoff success, the Pacers have proven themselves as a formidable opponent.
Former NBA player Brendan Haywood highlighted the Pacers’ ability to score the basketball as a key factor in their success. Despite being initially underestimated, the Pacers have surprised many by defeating the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks in the earlier rounds of the playoffs.
The team’s cohesion and comfort playing together have allowed them to play more freely and score more points per game than expected. This poses a real challenge for the star-studded Celtics duo of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.
After an emotional series win over the Knicks, the Pacers are riding a wave of energy and momentum, playing with nothing to lose. The question now is whether they can continue to defy expectations and potentially upset the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.
With the Pacers proving themselves as a force to be reckoned with, the upcoming series promises to be an exciting and closely contested battle between two talented teams. Stay tuned to see if the Pacers can pull off another upset and make their mark in the NBA world.