The Indiana Pacers are in a key moment of the season. Sitting uncomfortably at the No. 5 seed in a top-heavy Eastern Conference, the Pacers are currently 33-25

Bennedict Mathurin needs to convert his athleticism and desire to improve defense for the Pacers to reach their potential

The Indiana Pacers have been on an impressive run in 2025, playing some of their best basketball of the season. They currently hold a 16-5 record in the new year, showing that they are a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference.

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The Pacers managed to progressively pull away from the Raptors as the night went on, before securing their 33rd win of the 2024-25 NBA season. A Tyrese Haliburton masterclass that featured 33 points and 11 assists went a long way to securing that result.

Feb 24, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) dribbles the ball while Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Dec 31, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) celebrates a made shot with guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) in the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic helped break the Pacers' pressure down with 18 points and 19 assists and the Nuggets won the paint battle 74-46 in a win Monday.

The Indiana Pacers defeated the LA Clippers 129-111 in a game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Pacers' next two or three games.

However, Rick Carlisle would certainly dismiss that notion. The Pacers managed to progressively pull away from the Raptors as the night went on, before securing their 33rd win of the 2024-25 NBA ...