The Indiana Pacers may still be struggling in close games, but they are winning more of them over the past seven and looking more like a team with playoff aspirations.
Some of the Pacers same problems are still lingering, but they’ve gotten better about closing out games, or at least not losing them.
Week 15 Power Rankings
| Outlet | Power Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN | 13 | +3 |
| NBA.com | 11 | +1 |
| Sports Illustrated | 11 | +2 |
| CBS Sports | 11 | +1 |
| Jeff Sagarin Ratings | 8 | — |
| Hoops Habit | 13 | — |
The Pacers moved up an average of 1.