After going from the NBA Finals to one of the worst records in basketball, the Indiana Pacers enter 2026-27 looking to prove their championship run was more than a moment in time.

Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger continue their journey through 30 Teams In 24 Days by examining what comes next in Indiana with Tyrese Haliburton finally making his return after missing all of last season. How quickly can the Pacers rediscover the identity that carried them to the 2025 NBA Finals? What can Ivica Zubac bring to the frontcourt after his abbreviated first season in Indiana? And after guiding the franchise to consecutive Eastern Conference Finals appearances prior to last year's 19-win campaign, what should expectations look like for Rick Carlisle and the Pacers moving forward?

The guys discuss whether this season represents another opportu ...