There is plenty of excitement around the Fieldhouse for the start of the Pacers season on Wednesday and fans are showing their excitement in the most overt way possible -- buying tickets.
Unlike last season, the 2018-19 Pacers are expected to make the playoffs and continue being a tough matchup each night based on their willingness to play hard and play together. But not far from the Fieldhouse, the buzz for the Pacers upcoming season is muffled.
Most national observers agree the Pacers are a playoff team, yet the team is rarely mentioned among potential top three teams in the East.