The Indiana Pacers were the surprise of last season’s playoffs. They made a stunning run to the NBA Finals when few considered them serious contenders at the start of the postseason. Unfortunately, they fell in seven hard-fought games to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and star point guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn Achilles. Still, Indiana remains extremely well-coached and has enough talent to make noise in the Eastern Conference this coming season. If some of their young players continue to develop, the Pacers could once again find themselves amid a deep playoff run.
