The Pacers, who have no superstars this year, have really taught all teams in the league a lesson, times have changed!

On the NBA, a superstar shining stage, superstars seem to have always been the absolute protagonist in the spotlight and are the core standard for the champion team. However, the Indiana Pacers in 2025 are like a clear stream. Without the traditional superstars, they have passed the qualifying and entered the finals, which shocked the entire league and made everyone deeply realize that the times have really changed!

Breaking the shackles of superstar dependence

For a long time, the NBA's championship mode seems to be dominated by superstars or single-core super-leading teams. From the Lakers' OK combination, to the Heat's Big Three, to the Warriors' Splash Brother Gadurant, having superstars is often seen as a shortcut to the championship. When the team formed a lineup, they often built a tactical system around one or two superstars, as if only in this way can they stand out in the fierce competition.

But the Pacers did not take the ordinary path. There is no superstar in their lineup who can average more than 35 points per game and have absolute personal dominance. Halliburton, the core of the team, has excellent organization and scoring ability, but is not a traditional offensive killer; Siakam is strong but not the kind of widely recognized top super giant in the league. However, it is precisely such a team that seems to be a "civilian" that counterattacks with the strength of the team.

Team basketball victory

Pacers demonstrated the powerful power of team basketball. They are smooth on the offensive end, and the ball transfer is extremely smooth. Through continuous pick-and-roll, empty cuts and transfers, they can always find the best chance to get out of the phone. As the team's brain, Halliburton can average nearly 10 assists per game. His precise passes connect the entire team's offense, allowing every teammate to participate in the offense. Whether it is Siakam's strong attack in the inside, Turner's three-point shooting in the outside, or the open shots of role players such as Nembhard, it is all thanks to the team's collaboration.

On the defensive end, the Pacers are all involved. They don't have superstars for one-on-one super-soldier defense, but with active rotation, fill-up and assisted defense, they have successfully limited one strong opponent after another. In the Eastern Conference semi-finals, facing the Cavaliers with 64 wins in the regular season, the Pacers successfully targeted the Cavaliers' weaknesses in defense, using team defense to put the Cavaliers' offense into chaos, and finally achieved a shocking reversal of "below". The wisdom of in-depth draft and precise trading The success of the Pacers is also inseparable from the management's precise vision in draft and trading. Through careful draft operations, they have discovered potential new stars such as Halliburton, Nembhard, and Mathering. These young players have grown rapidly in the team and become an indispensable force for the team.

In the trading market, Pacers management performed well. Getting Halliburton from the Kings trade, which seemed risky at the time, has now become the key to the team's rise. In 2023, he used three first-round picks to snatch Siakam from the Raptors, which made the team's strength qualitatively improve. These players have found their place in the Pacers' system and have played their best value. The clever layout of coaching tactics

The tactical arrangement and on-site command of head coach Carlisle are also one of the key factors in the success of the Pacers. He formulated an effective tactical system based on the characteristics of the team's players. During the game, Carlisle is good at observing his opponent's weaknesses and making tactical adjustments in time. In the finals G1, his exquisite tactical arrangement created a chance to win for Halliburton, and ultimately helped the team win. The success of the Pacers gave all teams in the league a vivid lesson. It proves that in today's NBA, there are no superstars, and relying on team basketball, deep drafts, precise trading and excellent coaching tactics, can also shine on the highest stage. Times are changing, and the concept of basketball is also changing. In the future, more teams may imitate the Pacers' model, making the NBA's competition more diversified and exciting.

"Praise the Pacers"

Without stars, you can reach the peak, and the Pacers are imposing.

Team collaboration is powerful and the tactics are exquisite.

The draft trading vision is accurate and the players are growing strongly.

The finals show off its style and the new basketball chapter is full of charm.