Since 1994, the Pacers have won eight of their 11 opening playoff games. On six of those occasions when they won the opener, they went on to win the series. Here's a look at the Pacers' first-round series since '94.
Year 1st game Result
1994 W, Orlando W, 3-0
1995 W, Atlanta W, 3-0
1996 L, Atlanta L, 3-2
1998 W, Cleveland W, 3-1
1999 W, Milwaukee W, 3-0
2000 W, Milwaukee W, 3-2
2001 W, Philadelphia L, 3-1
2002 W, New Jersey L, 3-2
2003 L, Boston L, 4-2
2004 W, Boston W, 4-0
2005 L, Boston W, 4-3
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