Last season, the Indiana Pacers finished fifth in the East with a 48-34 overall record.
For the Pacers to lose their star in Victor Oladipo for the season, drop from third to just the fifth seed and still make the playoffs, Eastern Conference teams should be scared of who will soon shock the NBA.
Let’s look at why the Pacers are likely to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2020 NBA Finals.
Victor Oladipo’s ISO scoring & health
As one if not the best shooting guard in the East, Oladipo’s ability to space the floor has contributed to the success of his teammates to get in rhythm with his dribble-drive assist formation.