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100. The Indiana Pacers have Paul George back and there really isn’t much else to say about them. They are one of the few teams that have bunched up in the middle of the league in terms of record and play. Despite Larry Bird’s plans to overhaul the team and bring the Pacers into the modern NBA game, it hasn’t really worked out that way. Indiana is playing smaller and faster, but it’s not resulting in wins for them. Lately, George has been able to will the Pacers to victories by being one of the better players in the clutch. If he can keep his scoring numbers in the 25 points per game realm than things could be looking up for Indiana. If they’re willing to go all-in on this season I could see them being active working the trade market in February to see if they can find the one piece their missing. My suggestions would be for an athletic four to play next to Myles Turner without having to worry about being at a complete disadvantage defensively (cough KENNETH FARIED cough). The new pieces are still sorting things out, but if it ever does click for the Pacers they have the talent to put a scare in some of the East’s top teams.. 15-15. . Indiana Pacers. 18. team