Indiana Pacers 2023-24 Playoff Run

Boston Falls in Game 7, Pacers Advance to Second Round

The Indiana Pacers have advanced to the second round of the 2023-24 NBA Playoffs after defeating the Boston Celtics in a thrilling Game 7 matchup on Sunday night. The Pacers have not advanced to the second round of the playoffs since 2019, when they lost to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Pacers Team Stats

The Pacers finished the regular season with a 47-35 record, good for sixth place in the Eastern Conference. They were led by All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who averaged 20.3 points, 10.2 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game. Other key contributors for the Pacers this season included Domantas Sabonis (18.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game), Buddy Hield (17.2 points per game), and Myles Turner (12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game).

Pacers Playoff Performance

The Pacers have been impressive in the playoffs so far, winning their first two games against the New York Knicks before losing Game 3. They then won Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead. The Knicks won Game 5 to force a Game 6, but the Pacers closed out the series with a 110-99 victory in Game 7.

Conclusion

The Pacers are now set to face the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the playoffs. The 76ers are the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and will be a tough matchup for the Pacers. However, the Pacers have shown that they are a resilient team and they will be looking to make a deep run in the playoffs this year.