It is simple: Win and you’re in.
It was the same on Friday when they lost to a Toronto Raptors team that was resting most of its starters, but thankfully for Indiana, they still control their playoff destiny. As long as they don’t lose all three of their remaining games, they will make the postseason.
The Chicago Bulls are the only other Eastern Conference team left with a shot at making the postseason but they need the Pacers to lose those three games while they beat both the New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers.