Ugly win in Washington suits the Pacers just fine for Game 3

Indiana knows what it's capable of, too. Toss in Game 7 against Atlanta and the Pacers have strung together three strong games out of the last four. The

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Indiana knows what it's capable of, too. Toss in Game 7 against Atlanta and the Pacers have strung together three strong games out of the last four. The confidence that seemed to evaporate from the locker room in March and April slowly seems to be seeping its way back. Another unwatchable game is in the books, and Indiana couldn't be happier.

Published May 10, 2014

CHRIS MANNIX

Chris Mannix is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated covering the NBA and boxing beats. He joined the SI staff in 2003 following his graduation from Boston College. Mannix is the host of SI's "Open Floor" podcast and serves as a ringside analyst and reporter for DAZN Boxing. He is also a frequent contributor to NBC Sports Boston as an NBA analyst. A nominee for National Sportswriter of the Year in 2022, Mannix has won writing awards from the Boxing Writers Association of America and the Pro Basketball Writers Association, and is a longtime member of both organizations.

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