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NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Every team’s best case scenario

By John Hugar

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 8, 2017 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 8, 2017 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – APRIL 27: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 27, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers 121-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – APRIL 27: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 27, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers 121-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Indiana Pacers

Last year sure was something for the Pacers, eh? They were supposed to flail without Paul George. Instead, Victor Oladipo proved himself to be a star, and they came incredibly close to taking down LeBron James in the first round. So, what do they do for an encore?

Well, it certainly feels like this team got better. Adding Tyreke Evans was a smart move, as he’s coming off a career year in Memphis, and appears to have finally harnessed his considerable talents. Kyle O’Quinn was a more quiet addition, but he’s long been the kind of guy you want to have in your locker room. Finally, the Pacers boast two talented young centers in Myles Turner and Donatas Sabonis. There’s…a lot to like here.

The Pacers went toe-to-toe with LeBron and almost won. This team is better than that team. This team has what it takes to make a deep playoff run, and put some serious into the Raptors and Celtics.