The Indiana Pacers had jumped into the top 5 in last week’s roundup of power rankings, but losses to the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers on the road either stopped their climb on set them back a spot or two.
Indiana holds an average ranking of 5.4 at the moment and averaged a drop of one spot this week.
Week 6 Power Rankings
| Outlet | Power Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN | 7 | -2 |
| NBA.com | 5 | -1 |
| Sports Illustrated | 5 | — |
| CBS Sports | 4 | -1 |
| Jeff Sagarin Ratings | 6 | -1 |
| Hoops Habit | TBA | TBA |
Sports Illustrated’s Jeremy Woo highlights those two reasons for why the Pacers understandably slipped in the rankings and how Tuesday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors will be a statement game for both squads, not the Golden State needs to make one.