Pacers fans turnout for special tip-off pep rally Thursday

Pacers fans are ready for their first round tilt with Orlando. Hoosiers came out for a tip-off pep rally at City Market Thursday.

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Pacers fans are ready for their first round tilt with Orlando. Hoosiers came out for a tip-off pep rally at City Market Thursday.

Leading them on were Pacers legends Rik Smits, George McGinnis and Don Buse, along with mascot Boomer and the Pacemates.

The fan base is certainly excited about returning to the playoffs and starting out at home.

"We've been excited to watch them all season, and now we're excited to cheer them on in the playoffs," said Jamie Daming.

Another pep rally will take place Friday at the Circle Centre Mall food court starting at 11 a.m.

The Pacers begin their first round series with the Orlando Magic on Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.