Pacers have daunting NBA award frontrunner as an X-Factor, it's not Tyrese Haliburton

The Pacers could make a surprising run, not just because of Tyrese Haliburton, but because of Coach Rick Carlisle.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUNE 11: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 11, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloadin