Perspective | Facing the mighty Celtics, the Pacers lost their star, and their swagger
Democracy Dies in Darkness
An Eastern Conference finals stage that was supposed to introduce the Indiana Pacers at their best might be taking a turn for the worse.
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May 24, 2024 at 7:03 a.m. EDT
The Indiana Pacers watch the end of a deflating Game 2 loss to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals. (Michael Dwyer/AP) BOSTON — When they’re at their best, the Indiana Pacers are a hoops confectionary. They’re a tasty alternative in a professional game that offers too much staleness in iso ball, which often relies on the brightest star with the biggest contract taking the shots. Though the Pacers now have their own resident all-NBA player in Tyrese Haliburton, do not confuse them for a solo operation. Instead, they’re a balm for basketball.
