11 biggest surprises from the 2014-15 NBA season so far

By Evan Massey | Mar 13, 2015

Dec 20, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver (26) and small forward DeMarre Carroll (5) and point guard Jeff Teague (0) and center Al Horford (15) walk on the court against the Utah Jazz in the third quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel coaches against the Detroit Pistons at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Detroit 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Indiana Pacers

Frank Vogel and the Indiana Pacers have been one of the biggest surprises this season. They have been able to find a way to stay in playoff contention despite not having Paul George and losing Lance Stephenson in the offseason.

At this point in the year, the Pacers are beginning to look ahead into the future at a potential return for George.

If he does come back this season, it would make the Pacers a very dangerous team in a seven-game series. They simply didn’t look like they had any chance to make a run at the playoffs with the way they started the season.

It is a major surprise that they are in the position that they are in looking at the playoff race, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them make the postseason.

Indiana has been one of the best teams in the league since the beginning of February and they haven’t shown signs of slowing down. Don’t be surprised to see them make the playoffs and be a very difficult opponent for any team that they face.

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