Pacers Adjusting From Favorite to Underdog Role

Indiana Pacers Adjusting from Favorite to Underdog

By Ben Gibson | Sep 29, 2014

May 30, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) reacts on the bench during the second half in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

A year ago there were two clear goals for the Indiana Pacers: Beat the Heat, win a championship. Now, making the playoffs might be considered a successful year.

With all that has gone on in the Pacers offseason, Indiana is adjusting to a different role: underdog.

G. Hill: "I think success actually killed us last year." Believes #Pacers can sneak up on ppl as underdog this yr pic.twitter.com/6Hxak4veWD
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) September 29, 2014

David West: "We've got a challenge in front of us. We've got to figure it out."
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) September 29, 2014

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