NBA 2018-19: 5 Takeaways from week 9 

#5 Pacers on the rise

Indiana v 76ers

The Indiana Pacers are just 3 games behind the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference. They have a 19-10 record and are 4-1 in their division. The pacers are also 10-4 at home, 13-3 in the Eastern Conference and are on a six-game winning streak. The Pacer are 3rd overall in the East.

This week the Pacers beat the Wizard and Bucks at home. They knocked off the 76ers 113-101 on Friday night in Philadelphia and will play the Knicks at home on Sunday afternoon.

Guard Victor Olapido missed 11 games earlier this season. He returned to the Pacers’ line up on December 12th, 2018 and played 29 minutes recording a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. His return makes Indiana a better team definitely on the rise in the Eastern Conference.

The only negative for the Indiana Pacers is a League sanction of center Myles Turner. Turner made an obscene gesture to the crowd in Philadelphia during the Pacers’ victory over the 76ers. Turner was fined $15,000.00 for his actions.