2016-17 NBA Power Rankings: Knicks, Bulls Regress In Week 9

By Gerald Bourguet | Dec 19, 2016

Nov 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) defends Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

17 of 31

Dec 17, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous: . Indiana Pacers. 15. team. 100. Carrying on at .500 is good enough to keep you — and about seven other teams — in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, but the inconsistency for the Indiana Pacers is borderline maddening. <p>Looking for examples? A loss to the lowly Heat and getting outscored 15-0 over the last five minutes of a loss to the Pelicans were sandwiched in between double-digit wins over Charlotte and Detroit…and that’s just this week.</p>. 14-14