Do you remember the Heat/Pacers rivalry that was among the NBA’s best during the 2010s? If not, the writer of this article is envious of your youth.
In both 2013 and 14, these two organizations met in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Heat had become known as “The Heatles” due to their immense popularity. That’s what happens when you land LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh on the same roster.
Predictably, they were an incredibly tough team to beat. They were feared by mostly everyone, but the Indiana Pacers were an exception. Led by Paul George and a band of gritty, smart defensive players, they gave the Heat a run for their money in both of those seasons.
Times sure do change. The Pacers are now smack-dab in the middle of a rebuild. The Heat, on the other hand… are coming off an Eastern Conference Finals appearance.
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Maybe it’s more accurate to say that the more things change, the more they stay the same. How about this: some things change and some don’t. Either way, the Pacers will find their way back to the Conference Finals, but they’ll have to rebuild first.
With that in mind, here’s a trade that sends Myles Turner to the Miami Heat.
