2024-25 Indiana Pacers: A quick preview

The Indiana Pacers could once again blow past expectations this season, and they have the potential to emerge as a Top 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. GM Kevin Pritchard has assembled a talented group that has already shown what they’re capable of, especially after their surprising run to the Eastern Conference Finals last season.

The addition of Pascal Siakam in January solidified the Pacers’ core. Siakam’s stellar play, shooting a career-high 54.9 percent from the field and averaging 20-plus points per game for the fifth consecutive season, adds a critical piece to Indiana’s offense. Pairing Siakam with Myles Turner gives the Pacers the potential to turn their already elite offense into a more balanced team. If they can lift their defense into the Top 15 in defensive rating, they could be one of the most complete units in the league.

Tyrese Haliburton‘s health will be key, as he drives

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Paul George has bone bruise, will be re-evaluated in one week

Shams Charania: Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has a bone bruise and no structural damage to his left knee and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, team says.
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“That’s what makes Tyrese Maxey the most important player on that roster for the regular season.” 😳
—@espn_macmahon on Paul George’s injury, Joel Embiid, and the Sixers 👀 pic.x.com/bYsGG0hvII3:24 PM Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
A loaded Sixers soundbites from Camden, where Nick Nurse gave an update on how Paul George is doing + outlined next steps in evaluating his knee, talked about George’s on-court value & explained the thought process behind Monday’s starting lineup change:
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