The Indiana Pacers are one of the few young teams that have taken advantage of a relatively weak Eastern Conference.
Fueled by the emergence of Paul George and the steady play of David West, the Pacers have proven that they have the tools to compete for a championship.
With a defense that ranks second and first in opponent's points per game and defensive rating respectively (according to Basketball-Reference), the Pacers appear to be just one offensive spark away from serious contention in the East.
Forward Danny Granger has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, but upon his return next season, the Pacers should thrive much more than they have on the offensive end, where they average a meager 95.1 points per game.
The Pacers' primary focus moving forward will be keeping their frontcourt in tact, as David West is primed to hit unrestricted free agency this summer.
If the Pacers can find a way to keep West while receiving the offensive production from Roy Hibbert that he's flashed over the last five games, they'll be in excellent shape.
According to NBA.com, Hibbert has posted averages of 21.4 points and 10.8 rebounds over his last five, while shooting a robust 56 percent from the field.
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