Boston Celtics

Nobody wants to give the Celtics a chance in their playoff matchup against Indiana and that is why I think they may pull an upset.

The Celtics are by far the biggest underdog among any of the playoff teams in their matchup against the Pacers. The odds are almost better for them to win this year's NBA draft lottery than they are for them to beat the Pacers.

The Celtics could pull off a huge surprise because of the following reasons:

1. The Pacers may be looking beyond the Celtics (always a mistake and sometimes a fatal one)
2. All the pressure is on the Pacers (everyone expects them to win but nobody expects the Celtics)
3. Rick Carlisle has the extra pressure of needing a first round victory to show he's no Isiah Thomas
4. The Celtics can go with a small quick line-up that is better than most people know.
5. Cliches - this is why they play the games, on any given Sunday, etc.