Mar 19, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) controls the basketball around Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) during the second quarter at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Friday night’s win over the Heat was an important one for the Indiana Pacers who have struggled lately. Fourth quarter woes have dropped a handful of games and the Pacers have looked fraudulent against other playoff teams in the Eastern Conference.
Without a big win on the record really this season, Indiana is still very much an outsider in championship contention.