Pacers Ready to Return to Finals | Indiana Pacers News

Last year’s near-championship run turned into heartbreak when Tyrese Haliburton missed the entire season with a torn Achilles, leading to the Pacers’ worst record in franchise history. But don’t count them out — Haliburton vowed fans won’t get used to missing the playoffs, and Aaron Nesmith boldly declared he’ll see them in The Finals, even after a Knicks fan dared him to make it to the Conference Finals. With Haliburton healthy, a strong Ivica Zubac, and key free agent signings, the Pacers are laser-focused on another deep playoff run — and they’re not just talking; they’re building a roster that believes it belongs in the NBA’s biggest moments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c64b347be68a22d