Mar 29, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Nate Bjorkgren talks with guard Malcolm Brogdon (7) against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
2020-21 was a respectable season from the Indiana Pacers and the absence of Domantas Sabonis in the bubble made the playoff sweep a lot more understandable. That made expectations for this season jump off the page and for good reason. The Pacers returned most of the roster from last year and brought in a new head coach.