INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Late Tuesday night, following Indiana’s come-from-behind win that solidified a showdown with the top-seeded Cavs in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson started detailed preparations for his newest opponent.

During the regular season, Cleveland did everything at about 110 percent of the level Indiana did, but the Pacers aren't drawing dead here. As we await the start of this series, here are some bold predictions for what will happen over the next week or two.