The Indiana Pacers have clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and will subsequently enjoy home-court advantage throughout the NBA Playoffs. During the regular season, the Atlanta Hawks split the series 2-2 versus the Pacers, losing one of the games on their home court then defeating the Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN earlier this month. The Hawks will face a tough and sizable Indiana Pacers lineup and I expect this series to go at least five-six games. Playoffs Schedule Key players this series: Atlanta: Jeff Teague, Paul MIllsap, Indiana: David West, Lance Stephenson, George Hill I think this series will be decided by players at the guard and forward position. Lance Stephenson will have to be aggressive and avoid foul trouble, otherwise the Pacers could find themselves in trouble defending guards at the perimeter. Jeff Teague could create problems for the Pacers with his speed and ability […]
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