We’ve all had some time now to come back down to Earth after the Indiana Pacers stormed into Cleveland and shut down the defending conference champs. The Pacers were more than convincing with their 98-80 road victory and were media darlings for the Monday morning talking heads. For most Pacers fans, this game was no surprise, but appeared to be jarring for anyone and everyone who seemed to forget the Pacers were a franchise.
So...what’s next? There’s still a long series ahead and work to be done. The Pacers would be the first to tell you that.