The Eastern Conference playoffs began with the Celtics and Cavaliers being the favorites to advance to the NBA Finals. However, it is the Pacers who emerged from the fray to make their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000. Helping them get there has been Pascal Siakam , who was named MVP of the Eastern Conference Finals .

Early Pacers days

The Pacers made a splash during the 2023-24 season, acquiring Siakam in a trade with the Raptors. He made two All-Star teams while playing for the Raptors, and he won a title with the team during the 2018-19 season. That same season, he won the Kia Most Improved Player award .

In his first full season with the Pacers, Siakam averaged 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 3-pointers per game this season. He was an efficient scorer, sho

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