Malcolm Brogdon Is The Biggest X-Factor In The Series

All season long, the Pacers have relied heavily on Malcolm Brogdon on both sides of the ball. From asking him to orchestrate the offense, score, and play top-notch defense, Brogdon is going to be the biggest X-Factor in the series for both teams.

Brogdon is good enough to give the Heat nightmares. If the Pacers want to win this series, they will need Brogdon to take his game to another level. He is certainly capable of doing just that.

So far this season, Brogdon has averaged 16.5 points per game to go along with 7.1 assists and 4.8 rebounds. He has also drawn matchups with LeBron James and Jimmy Butler.

On the defensive end, the Pacers have to lock down the shooters for the Heat. They also need to contain Butler and not allow him to get to the paint and create for his teammates. Brogdon will be asked to handle a large part of containing Butler.