5 Reasons Why Indiana Pacers Will Make 2016 NBA Playoffs

By Chipper Murphy

The Indiana Pacers have been gaining ground in the standings as of late, and these five reasons provide hope that their play will be enough to reach the postseason.

5 Reasons Why Indiana Pacers Will Make 2016 NBA Playoffs
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5. Guard Play

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Monta Elliis and George Hill haven't shot the ball well, but Ellis is second on the team in scoring and first in assists, while Hill is second in offensive rating and third in win shares. Both players are extremely valuable to Indiana's success.

5. Guard Play

Monta Elliis and George Hill haven't shot the ball well, but Ellis is second on the team in scoring and first in assists, while Hill is second in offensive rating and third in win shares. Both players are extremely valuable to Indiana's success.

4. Myles Turner’s Improvement

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Myles Turner has emerged as a dark horse rookie of the year candidate, as he's shown incredible potential. On a per-36 minute basis, Turner is averaging 18.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks, but by playoff time he should be getting more minutes.

4. Myles Turner’s Improvement

Myles Turner has emerged as a dark horse rookie of the year candidate, as he's shown incredible potential. On a per-36 minute basis, Turner is averaging 18.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks, but by playoff time he should be getting more minutes.

3. Great Coach

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Frank Vogel is one of the best coaches in the NBA, and he is the Pacers' all-time leader in wins with a record of 236-171. Vogel is known for his infinite confidence, patience and positive attitude with his players.

3. Great Coach

Frank Vogel is one of the best coaches in the NBA, and he is the Pacers' all-time leader in wins with a record of 236-171. Vogel is known for his infinite confidence, patience and positive attitude with his players.

2. Legit Superstar

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Paul George's comeback season has been incredible. He almost set the All-Star game record for points scored, he's leading the team in scoring and PER, and is fourth among small forwards in real plus-minus. George hasn't missed a beat.

2. Legit Superstar

Paul George's comeback season has been incredible. He almost set the All-Star game record for points scored, he's leading the team in scoring and PER, and is fourth among small forwards in real plus-minus. George hasn't missed a beat.

1. Elite Defense

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As per usual, the Pacers are one of the league's best defenses. They are second in defensive rating, fourth in opp. FG percentage, fourth in opp. three-point percentage, sixth in opp. turnover percentage and ninth in opp. effective FG percentage.

1. Elite Defense

As per usual, the Pacers are one of the league's best defenses. They are second in defensive rating, fourth in opp. FG percentage, fourth in opp. three-point percentage, sixth in opp. turnover percentage and ninth in opp. effective FG percentage.

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