the future is bright 🙌

Thanks to the great folks Big Ten Network for another chance to work Indiana Football, as the Cignetti era gets underway.

Now, back to basketball.

On this edition of The Sideline Guys powered by Gainbridge, Pat Boylan and Jeremiah Johnson break down the first round playoff series against the Bucks.

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. Caitlin Clark is here! Introduced by the one and only Pat Boylan let the Indiana Fever fun begin!

“This is a momentous 20 hour period with the Fever drafting Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton rumored to be on team USA.” - Rick Carlisle

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As a point guard, Caitlin Clark is beaming about the opportunity to play alongside 2023 No. 1 pick Aliyah Boston, who, she calls as one of the best players in the league. 'I'm just feeding Aliyah the ball every single time.'

Glad we’re finally on the same side!🤣 Congrats and welcome to the city!! Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark, Rd. 1 Pick 1.

A packed Gainbridge Fieldhouse eagerly awaits the #1 Pick.

Draft Day.

In just a few hours, the Indiana Fever will pick #1 in a historic WNBA draft.

Right now, you can purchase single game tickets to see her in person.

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Looking back, the Heat game indeed was massive.

The Pacers won it and are the 6 seed and avoid the play-in.

Had the Pacers lost it, they would be the 8 and be preparing to head to Philadelphia for a play-in road game.

Round 1:

3. Bucks
vs.
6. Pacers

Top shooting nights in the NBA this season:

1. Jan 12 - PACERS vs. Hawks 67%
4. April 14 - Pacers vs. Hawks 65%
6. Jan 5 - PACERS vs. Hawks 64%
20. Nov 11 - PACERS vs. Hawks 61%

The Cavs suffer a surprising loss to the Hornets. Milwaukee is down 20...if the Bucks lose:

NYK win: Pacers @ Bucks
NYK loss: Pacers @ Knicks

NYK is down 8 with 8 minutes left.

Since ATL tied the game at 64, the Pacers have responded with a 32-10 run. They're up a game high 22.

Congrats Rick Fuson on a legendary and impactful career 👏

Numerous close games right there, so plenty of potential for change, but if all halftime leads around the NBA held, the playoff series would be:

3. Cavs vs. 6 Pacers

These Pacers/Hawks games are the basketball equivalent of listening to a podcast on 1.5x speed.