The Detroit Pistons weren't far behind from the Pacers last season, finishing fifth in the conference with 44 wins.

The Pacers overcame some early season inconsistencies and emerged as one of the hottest teams in the league heading into postseason play. They finished fourth in the Eastern Conference over the regular season and went on to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks to reach the Fi,nals.

It's been tough sledding for Siakam, who is averaging 17 points on 13 shots per game through two Finals contests, having missed 12 of his 20 attempts inside the arc and four of his six launches from beyond it,

The NBA Finals are a matchup between two small markets, and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is making sure he basks in the national spotlight.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse Wednesday for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and the city is ready! On Monday, we found crews installing new street signs downtown, honoring the players.

The NBA Finals are off and running, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers tied with the series shifting to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Wednesday. But does it really feel like the Finals? I don’t mean because of the small-market teams — I’ll rest the slander of the midwest for today — or perceived lack of star power.