Indiana Pacers Season Won’t Be Defined by Danny Granger’s Return

March 16th, 2013 by Jared Wade Leave a reply »
Since the All-Star break, the Indiana Pacers have proven that they are the second-best team in the Eastern Conference.

With a 9-3 record in February, and the New York Knicks succumbing to injuries and mediocrity, there didn't seem to be any debate as recently as two weeks ago: Indiana is the only team with any prayer of preventing the Miami Heat from returning to the NBA Finals.

Lately, however, the Pacers have failed to impress.


They have continued to bully the weak, finishing off lopsided victories with a blend of physical, imposing defense and a newfound ability to light up the scoreboard.

But their inability to beat the league's better teams in recent weeks makes it appear as though this team won't be able to reach its potential if Danny Granger doesn't return healthy. That's a possibility that is increasing with each passing day.

After losing to the (mostly) Kobe Bryant-less Los Angeles Lakers Friday night at home—following recent losses to the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers—this is a reasonable conclusion.

But it's probably wrong.

The Pacers will be fine wi ...

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