Indiana Pacers Mid-season Awards

Jan 25, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Damjan Rudez (9) reacts with teammates after making a three pointer against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Amway Center. Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Indiana Pacers are midway through the NBA season, entering the All-Star break at 21-33. That record puts the Pacers in a tie for last place in the Central Division with the Detroit Pistons.

Many didn’t have high hopes for the Pacers after the injury to Paul George and loss of Lance Stephenson in free agency. Throw in multiple injuries to a variety of players and that pretty much sums up the first half of the Pacers season.

However, the Pacers are starting to get healthy, and have won 4 of their last 5 contests entering the break. Indiana is only a couple of games back from the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat for the 7th and 8th seed, but before we jump into the 2nd half of the season, let me pass out my mid-season Pacers awards.