The Indiana Pacers were able to send the Cleveland Cavaliers packing in five games after pushing them to the breaking point with breakneck pace, strong passing, and unbelievable endurance. Those are things the Cavaliers can replicate and implement for themselves.
The NBA is a copycat league after all. For a team hoping to finally break through and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since LeBron James was in wine and gold, why not look at the team who just got there?
There will be naysayers who will be quick to remind everyone that Indiana went on to lose their NBA Finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.