The Indiana Pacers (38-33) have already clinched their 27th consecutive winning season at home, but they still have some work left to do to secure a playoff berth. Particularly since the Detroit Pistons (39-34) earned a key home victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, while the Pacers were idle. That win coupled with an Indiana loss in Brooklyn this evening would cause the two Central Division rivals to swap places in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.
With the No. 7 spot far from guaranteed, Paul George's day-to-day status with a lower right leg contusion becomes all the more important.