The Pacers almost beat the Cavs in the 1st round last season.
In the 2nd round, the Cavs swept the #1 seed Raptors.
Just because the Celts barely beat the Pacers in this game it doesn't mean the Pacers are not a quality team.
The Pacers may not be as talented as the Celts, but this current Pacers team is very disciplined, plays the right way, and very well coached.
No doubt this is a very nice win for the Celts.
A Celts loss would have meant very little chance of getting home court advantage.
Celts are going to need home court advantage in the 1st round as the series could go 7 games.