7. Indiana Pacers

Last Week’s Ranking: 10

The often overlooked Indiana Pacers have been balling. They have quietly amassed a 6-3 record with wins over the Celtics, Rockets and Pelicans. The Pacers have a top-six offensive rating and net rating. They have been a tough team to play for years, but this year they have a better offensive scheme, which gives them much more bite.

Domantas Sabonis is playing at an All-Star level, averaging 21.6 points, 12.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is leading the team in scoring (23.4), assists (7.2) and three-point percentage (47.5 percent). Victor Oladipo is beginning to show flashes of his old self, evident with his poster of Mikal Bridges on Saturday night.  

The next week will serve as a real test for the Pacers as they head out West for a five-game, seven-day road trip. 

Source: bleacherreport.com
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