Mar 15, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Nate Bjorkgren with center Myles Turner (33) and guard Malcolm Brogdon (7) and guard Caris LeVert (22) and forward Domantas Sabonis (11) and guard Aaron Holiday (3) during a timeout in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
After impressive regular season runs in the past three seasons, the Indiana Pacers have been touted as perennial wildcards in the Eastern Conference. Despite being hounded by adversity in previous campaigns, the Blue and Gold have managed to persevere in the top-heavy East and eke out a stronghold as a yearly tough out in the postseason.