Indiana Pacers at the halfway point of the 2022-23 NBA season

The Indiana Pacers are 23-18 at the halfway point of the 2022-23 NBA season, matching the win total that preseason odds had for them over the entire season. They have won six of their past seven games, and eight of their past 10.

Check out 13 numbers that (mostly) show how they’ve exceeded expectations.

9

Their .561 winning percentage is tied for 9th best in the league through Jan. 8. It’s 6th best in the Eastern Conference.

29.7

Pacers’ scoring in 4th quarters, most in the NBA

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115.6

The Pacers score and allow that many points per game (offensive figure is No. 10; defense is No. 20)

20.3

Tyrese Haliburton‘s team-leading scoring average

10.3

Haliburton’s NBA-leading assist average

26.9

Pacers’ assists per game, 4th most

38.8

Pacers’ 3-point attempts per game

37

Indiana’s 3-point shooting percentage

158

Buddy Hield‘s NBA-leading 3-pointers made; he makes 42.6% of his 3s