Jimmy Butler vs. T.J. Warren
This is what many will come to see in this series; Jimmy vs. T.J. Even though this matchup disappointed (for the most part) during their first meeting in the NBA’s restart bubble, there’s a great chance that we’re going to get more theater between the two in (potentially) a seven-game series.
In order for this to be everything that fans expect it to be, Warren and Jimmy would have to both be on top of their games. Warren, with the exception of two games, was absolutely deadly in the bubble. In four of the six games he played in, Warren scored at least 30 points. To open the restart, Warren dropped 53 points on the Philadelphia 76ers.
If Warren can channel a few of more of those performances, perhaps the Pacers could make this series a bit more interesting than many expect it to be. Indiana is going to need a few more of their “others” to step up as well.
As far as their offense is concerned, though, it might have to begin with a strong effort from T.J. Warren.