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Indiana Pacers, First Team in 30 Years to Reach the Conference Finals Without a Top 8 Draft Pick
The last time a team has reached the conference finals without a single player selected in the top 8 of the NBA draft were the San Antonio Spurs in 1983, who were led by George Gervin. The Indiana Pacers have now ended the 30 year wait, having only two top-10 players in their active roster in these playoffs, D.J. Augustin and Paul George, telling a little bit about the clever way this team has been built over the last few years.
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NBA Playoffs – The 4 Teams in the Conference Finals
Not the most expected of four-team combinations reached the conference finals in the 2013 NBA playoffs. The Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers in the East; the San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies in the West.
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Big Three vs the MVP – Rose, Wade and LeBron Ready to Face Off in Eastern Finals
Derrick Rose likes the underdog feeling. The Chicago Bulls did fine with it all season. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are riding high on confidence after their 4-1 win over the Boston Celtics.