Down 2 0 Pacers Look To Turn Things Around

Indiana Pacers Head Home for Game 3 of Eastern Conference Semifinals

Down 2-0, Pacers Look to Turn Things Around

The Indiana Pacers will return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat on Saturday night, hoping to avoid falling into a 3-0 deficit.

The Pacers have struggled offensively in the first two games of the series, shooting just 38.5% from the field and averaging only 88.5 points per game. They'll need to find a way to get more production from their stars, particularly Domantas Sabonis and Malcolm Brogdon, if they want to make a comeback in this series.

The Heat, meanwhile, have been dominant on both ends of the floor. They're shooting 48.2% from the field and averaging 109.5 points per game, while holding the Pacers to just 40.5% shooting and 88.5 points per game. Jimmy Butler has been leading the way for Miami, averaging 23.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game.

The Pacers will need to find a way to slow down Butler and the rest of the Heat's offense, while also finding a way to generate more offense of their own. If they can do that, they'll have a chance to steal a game on their home court and make this series a little more interesting.

Conclusion

Visit ESPN for Indiana Pacers live scores, video highlights, and latest news. Down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Indiana Pacers head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 3 against the Miami Heat on Saturday night.