The Indiana Pacers' first-round series against the Orlando Magic was supposed to be a mere formality, and an aesthetically miserable one at that. If nothing else, this series has managed to live up to half of that billing.
Indy and Orlando have both played some pretty hideous basketball at times over the last four games, but the Pacers have just barely managed to make more out of the mess. That was certainly the case on Saturday, when despite their best efforts to lose, Indiana managed to sneak away with a tough, series-altering win.
It's clear at this point in the series—and season, for that matter—that the Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic are both tremendously limited teams. Yet, the way that both squads navigated those limitations in this particular contest couldn't have been more different. The Pacers, though the eventual victors, managed to win in spite of themselves; Indiana practically tried to give this game away, and yet, thanks to a call, a play or a fortunate bounce, they were able to pull out the 101-99 win in overtime. The Magic lost, but their effort and offensive execution were actually pretty remarkable, all things considered. Witho ...
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