NBA · Central · Est. 1967 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Updated March 16, 2026
Tyrese Haliburton has continued to establish himself as one of the premier point guards in the league, orchestrating Indiana's high-octane offense with precision and flair. His three-point shooting and court vision make the Pacers' pace-and-space attack nearly unstoppable when clicking. Indiana's ceiling is directly tied to Haliburton's health and performance.
Pascal Siakam has settled into his role as Indiana's second star after arriving via trade, providing the Pacers with a versatile scoring forward who can create his own shot. His fit alongside Haliburton has given Indiana a pick-and-roll combination that defenses struggle to contain. Siakam's experience and two-way play have been exactly what this young team needed.
After a surprise run to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers entered this season with raised expectations. They've been competitive all year, but the question remains whether they have the defensive toughness to survive a seven-game series against Cleveland or Boston. The final stretch of the regular season will go a long way toward answering that.