NBA Power Rankings: Have LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers hit their stride?

NBA Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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NBA Indiana Pacers Victor Oladipo (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

8. Indiana Pacers (10-6)

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The Indiana Pacers are perhaps the most under-the-radar team in the Eastern Conference that could realistically make some noise in the playoffs. And so far this season, the Pacers have the look of just that team.

They’re beating teams they’re supposed to beat, and even coming away with victories against teams that they’re technically supposed to lose to. Every NBA fan should absolutely love everything about the Pacers.

They don’t have any real alpha – although Victor Oladipo continues to get better and impress more and more – and they have that little brother/underdog feel to them. How could you not get behind this team?