Originally Posted by
FLDFSU
Honestly, it is because Hibbert, like Noah, have a hardon for MIA. I remember last year the Pacers just defeated the Hawks, and Hibbert was being interviewed post game. All he could talk about was Miami and how much they wanted to beat them.
Note, the Heat were no where on the Pacer's upcoming schedule at the time.
Honestly, if the Pacers don't play Miami in the playoffs, or if they defeat them in the ECF, the Pacers might not even travel to the Finals.
They literally would have accomplished their goal for the season.