The Pacers won 3 out of 4 games over the past week to restore some faith in the minds of many writers in this week’s power rankings roundup.
Indiana gained an averaged of 2.8 spots this week for an average ranking of 5.2.
Week 8 Power Rankings
| Outlet | Power Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN | 5 | +4 |
| NBA.com | 5 | +3 |
| Sports Illustrated | 5 | +1 |
| CBS Sports | 5 | +2 |
| Jeff Sagarin Ratings | 6 | +4 |
| Hoops Habit | TBA | TBA |
ESPN’s Marc Stein was impressed by the Indiana Pacers rallying against the Toronto Raptors in one of the biggest comebacks and blowouts you’ll see all season.