Giannis Antetkounmpo goes off, so does the Pacers' Aaron Nesmith as Ivica Zubac faces off against Myles Turner for first time

The Indiana Pacers have become the first team in the NBA to be eliminated from playoff contention one year after their NBA Finals run. The post Pacers Eliminated From Playoffs: First Team Out After NBA Finals Run appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Indiana Pacers are among the worst teams in the league this season.

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The Indiana Pacers have struggled, but a few players stand out from the rest. Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Ivica Zubac provide hope for the future so that the Indiana Pacers won't be at the bottom of the standings next season.

The Bucks pulled away in the second half to beat the Pacers despite Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving the game in the third quarter.

Pacers C Ivica Zubac will be active against the Bucks and former Pacers C Myles Turner