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Indiana Pacers' Pascal Siakam (43) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis on March 29, 2024. Darron Cummings/AP Photo
INDIANAPOLIS—Coach Rick Carlisle believes his Indiana Pacers are already in playoff mode.
If Friday night, March 29, is any indication, that could be a promising sign for a team that has lost nine straight postseason games and hasn’t won a playoff series in a decade.