December 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots the basketball against Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the first quarter of the in-season tournament championship at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Once again, a lot of people counted the Indiana Pacers out. And, once again, they surpassed expectations, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday and earning another trip to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Earlier this season, Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton was voted as the most "overrated" player in the NBA by opposing players. It was a shocking outcome from the poll, but an outcome that has further motivated Haliburton in the playoffs.