Indiana Pacers fall to Philadelphia Sixers: 96-86

The Indiana Pacers couldn't get going in Philadelphia last night, and end up on the losing end. I was surprised to see that the Sixers were actually favored, as I tried to wrap my head around who is on that team, and why are they pretty good this year?  They came in on a four game winning streak and extended it last night.  The Pacers were without Danny Granger, and even though George Hill was there, I didn't think he played any minutes. The bright spot was Roy Hibbert with a game high 19 points and David West helped the cause with 15 points and 11 rebounds.  Two big men trying to get their points, and help the team win, it's been a while since this team has seen that.  Point of concern might be Tyler Hansbrough as he took a shot to the eye, and did not return.  Hopefully it was just a bump and he'll be all right for the next game.  That next game could be a tough one as it is with the Atlanta Hawks, who have got the best of the Pacers in the past few years.  It's a home game for the Pacers, so maybe the crowd will fuel them up and the Pacers will show the Hawks who is boss.  Time for the Pacers to really make that turn into a contender, and time for everyone to step up their game. Even with this season in the early stages, I want to see where this team can go.