NBA Power Rankings, Dec. 12 Edition: Some Shuffling In The Top 5

Dec 10, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) brings the ball up court against the Miami Heat at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Miami 90-84. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

1. Indiana Pacers (19-3)

Last Week: 2-1
Previous Ranking: 1

Granger’s Return: Danny Granger is expected to play Friday night, but with a minutes restriction as he works his way back from injuries to his knee and calf. He’ll back up wings Paul George and Lance Stephenson, according to ESPN.com Insider Nick Borges, with Orlando Johnson’s minutes expected to all but disappear.

The Week That Was: The Pacers won at San Antonio 111-100 on Saturday, lost at Oklahoma City 118-94 on Sunday and beat the Heat 90-84 on Tuesday.

The Numbers: 47.5% FG, 38.2% 3FG, 83.8% FT (3rd), 37.7 RPG (26th), 16.3 TOPG, 98.3 PPG
The Opponents: 49.4% FG (29th), 36.7% 3FG, 82.6% FT, 37.7 RPG (4th), 14 TOPG, 100.7 PPG

The Leaders: Paul George 25.7 PPG, Roy Hibbert 8 RPG, Lance Stephenson 4 APG, George/George Hill/Stephenson 1.7 SPG, Ian Mahinmi 1 BPG, David West 20-for-31 (64.5%) FG, George 11-for-16 (68.8%) 3FG
Don’t! Shooters: Stephenson 14-for-32 (43.8%) FG, Orlando Johnson 0-for-6 3FG