Although the Indiana Pacers (48-34) and the Portland Trail Blazers (49-33) finished with similar records and were both knocked out of the playoffs in the first round, there is a lot more optimism around the Pacers than there is around the Blazers right now. Those good feelings go all the way to the top:
Trust me - words cannot express my gratitude for this team. Has been a joy to watch them grow together. So many amazing moments both on and off the court. So proud to be a Pacer.
— Kevin Pritchard (@PacersKev) April 29, 2018
Kevin Pritchard, current Pacers General Manager and former Blazers GM has a lot to celebrate these days.