What to know: The two teams faced off last season in the first round, with Indy winning 4-2. The Pacers then made their way to the conference finals, where they lost to Boston. Milwaukee has not made it past the first round in the last two years.

While Nikola Jokić is the best player in this series, the Clippers have proven they can play at an elite level on both ends. A sense of familiarity should bring added chippiness to this intriguing 1st-round matchup. Shaq, Chuck and Kenny headline 10 media members delivering their picks for the opening round.