The Pacers will likely have to contend with a crowd that will be rooting for the Spurs in both games. With Victor Wembanyama playing in his home country, most fans will be rooting for him and San Antonio. Indiana still feels good about their chances to win both games. They have been playing too well not to be filled with a ton of confidence.

Indiana's Rick Carlisle has coached more games against San Antonio's Gregg Popovich than anyone else. They've had 87 head-to-head matchups, including playoffs.

If Gregg Popovich were here, he would take the San Antonio Spurs to a fancy restaurant. Maybe to a place like the Michelin star establishment along the Champs-Élysées, L’atelier de Joël Robuchon Etoile,