NBA announced the Eastern Conference starters for the 2025 All-Star Game, happening in San Francisco Feb. 16. Who made the cut?

As things stand, the Pacers are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 24-19 record. Their last 18 games have been phenomenal as they have gone 14-4 and ranked sixth in offense, fifth in defense, and fifth in net rating.

Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton's status for the upcoming game against the San Antonio Spurs remains uncertain due to a calf injury. His absence has impacted the team's performance, and his health is a priority.

The Indiana Pacers can elevate their playoff-contending team into a championship-caliber unit by making a major push to trade for a special talent on the Chicago Bulls this winter.

The Indiana Pacers were never the laughingstock of the Eastern Conference. The Washington Wizards are sole owners of that distinction, but after making the Conference Finals last year, the lackluster start by Indiana did not inspire a ton of confidence in the direction of the franchise.

James L. Edwards III, Fred Katz and Jay King analyze the Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season.

With the Indiana Pacers continuing to climb the Eastern Conference ranks, postseason success is becoming a less lofty aspiration by the day. However, a player previously believed to be highly coveted by the Pacers may not be where they turn to for a move to bring them closer to championship contention.

The Pacers and Spurs meet in Paris, France. It's time to continue our NBA Paris odds series with a Spurs-Pacers prediction and pick.

It's a memory-lane trip for Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton as well.

Indiana held Philadelphia without a basket over the final 3:10 as it extended a six-point lead to 13. Forcing 17 turnovers certainly helped the 76ers. Getting outrebounded 50-32 against a team still improving on the glass did not. Pacers: Travel to Paris for two games against San Antonio, the first on Thursday.

Last year, the Indiana Pacers made the Eastern Conference Finals and entered this season with high hopes. However, they got off to a slow start and there were concerns that the team would miss the playoffs entirely, despite largely having the same roster that found success last season.