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Pacers potential playoff opponents preview: Miami Heat

By Ben Renz

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 25: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers and Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat embrace after the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 25, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 25: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers and Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat embrace after the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 25, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Erik Spoelstra coaches against the Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MAY 18: Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat coaches during Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers on May 18, 2014, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Coaches: Nate McMillan v Erik Spoelstra

Spoelstra’s name has been thrown around for Coach of the Year for managing this odd group of talent to an impressive 41 – 36 record, largely without leading scorer Dion Waiters. McMillan, whose job was not super secure coming into the season, has even gotten buzz for CoY – albeit a quieter buzz – and the Pacers have also kept afloat amidst injuries to Vic, Myles, and DC for stretches. But Spoelstra is going to the nod here because of RANGZ and because he’s done what he’s done without one Oladipo-level player on his squad.

Advantage: Heat

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