So there’s this new franchise in the NBA that has be getting overwhelming praise night in and night out for their always underdog mentality when they step foot on the court. This team happens to be the new and improved Eastern Conference runner up Indiana Pacers. These guys have been respectively one of the most exciting teams in the NBA this season by their hard work and hunger every time they lace up their sneaks to get out there. The play of their star Paul George and his teammate Lance Stephenson could be key to if they can overcome the Miami Heat if they meet in the playoffs, again! If you don’t remember they fell short one game of playing in the Finals for the first time since the ‘1999-2000’ basketball season. ( http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/IND/ )
Their x-factor Lance Stephenson has been so much of a help this season for his team. This year has been an most improved type of year with him averaging 14.1 pts., 7.2 Rpg., and 5.2 apg for them. For him himself, that’s almost 6 more points than he averaged last season, almost 4 more rebounds than last year and 3 more assists than he did( http://espn.go.com/nba/player/stats/_/id/4244/lance-stephenson ) . That’s great for a player that had to pick up for a bruised up Danny Granger this season and last. He will be a big key this year in the playoffs because I think in order for them to beat Miami he has to play even better than he already has which will be very impressive if he does! When I say that I’m not talking one good game and two bad games, I’m talking good games every time they touch the floor. Their star Paul George pretty much will step up but Lance will be the definite key to their success throughout the rest of the season.
Now, when I watch basketball I fall in love with teams that play with swag and have a win or go home mentality. This team seems to be the perfect squad to watch when wanting to see flashy, underdog, great team basketball. It’s great to see that these guys are up to the challenge on facing the heat because if these two teams don’t face off, sad to say it’ll be a easy road in the conference finals against anybody else in the Eastern Conference. I can’t tell the future like Ms.Cleo but I’m pretty sure these teams will rumble in the ring when they come face to face which has become a racing rivalry. Expect a hard fought fight this year with many blood sweat tears and whoever comes off on top will actually win it all this year.
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