Dec 04, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) reacts after a play against the Chicago Bulls during second half at the United Center. Indiana defeats Chicago 80-76. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images

Roy Hibbert Makes Bold Statement Before Cavs-Pacers Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 9, 2025 5:40 PM ET

The Indiana Pacers currently have a 2-0 lead in their second-round series with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

They won each of the first two games (in Ohio) and will now host the Cavs for Games 3 and 4 (in Indiana).

Via The NBA : "Following his second game-winner of the postseason, get to know Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton ahead of Game 3 vs. the Cavs as his Pacers look to take a commanding 3-0 lead at 7:30pm/et on ESPN!"

Clutch buckets. Crafty dimes. Consistent effort.

Following his second game-winner of the postseason, get to know Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton ahead of Game 3 vs. the Cavs as his Pacers look to take a commanding 3-0 lead at 7:30pm/et on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/7Umjv9NiUA
— NBA (@NBA) May 9, 2025

Before Friday's Game 3 showdown, former Pacers star Roy Hibbert sent out a post (via X) that had over 1,000 likes and 40,000 impressions.

He wrote: "Not trying to jinx anything. But I can see the @Pacers making it out the east this year. Special team here."

Not trying to jinx anything. But I can see the @Pacers making it out the east this year. Special team here.
— Roy Hibbert (@Roy_Meets_World) May 8, 2025

Hibbert helped the Pacers reach the Eastern Conference in back-to-back seasons (2013-14).

Many fans left comments on his post.

@SK_NFL: "Preach Roy! Winning it all this year will be for all the pacers legends like yourself
Very special team
We deserve this"

@badandy237: "After game 2 against the cavs I’ve been thinking the same thing but didn’t want to even say it. just going to keep it a thought for now "

@DougieNewport: "My goat. Never gonna forget watching yall close out the Knicks in 6"

@SecrestAlex: "you going to try and go to any games for the rest of the playoffs?"

Game 4 of the series will be on Sunday night (also in Indiana).

The Pacers are coming off a season where they made the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in ten years.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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