The Indiana Pacers (25-33) are back in the Fieldhouse for some Monday night basketball when they take on the Utah Jazz (28-30).
The Pacers and Jazz have taken similar paths this season, both bolting to surprising starts despite indications they would both be in no hurry to win with Victor Wembanyama as the top prize in the draft. As it turns out, both teams had young talent ready to fight for wins and spent the first three months fighting for a playoff spot in their respective conferences.
An injury to Tyrese Haliburton shifted the Pacers season and their approach at the trade deadline.