The Indiana Pacers are moving back into the middle of the power rankings, settling in around the 15th spot.
Hey, don’t write the Indiana Pacers off yet.
It’s only in your head, that they feel left out or looked down on.
They try their best, try everything they can.
And don’t you worry what opponents tell themselves when the Pacers away.
Yes, the Indiana Pacers are in the middle of the power rankings (again) this week, but at least they are rebounding from their worst stretch of the season, snapping a four-game losing streak by starting a 3-game one.
These rankings came in before the Pacers win over Detroit (and Paul George’s clutch performance), but they still reflect the mix of uncertainty but occasional optimism this team inspires.
The wins over the Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, and Detroit Pistons aren’t going to overly impress anyone, but this is the first time this season the Pacers took care of business against teams they can readily handle. The Pistons and Bulls aren’t bad my any means, but Indiana didn’t play the frustrating style of basketball that nearly sent Pacers fans into a full-blown panic. They played solidly and came out on top, something that hadn’t happened for more than a game or two this season.
Can they make it four in a row against the Brooklyn Nets tonight? We’ll have to wait and see.
One way or another, this month should tell us for sure where the Pacers are headed.
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As mentioned above, the Pacers face the Nets tonight and then host the New York Knicks on Saturday before taking a few days off to start next week. They’ll play the Denver Nuggets next Thursday.