Despite being in the top four of the Eastern Conference for weeks, some in the national media have been dismissive of the Pacers' chances since losing All-Star Victor Oladipo to a season-ending injury.
On Wednesday morning, however, ESPN's Brian Windhorst penned a piece titled "Where the Lakers and Celtics Can Look For Inspiration" praising the Pacers' ability to overcome the challenges that arise during an 82-game season.
"Handling adversity is a skill, especially in a league with a seven-month regular season. It’s something that can be taught. It’s something that can be learned. And the Pacers have put on a clinic recently," writes Windhorst.