Heading into the all-star weekend the Indiana Pacers still hold the best record in the Eastern Conference of 40-12. Right behind them is conference rival Miami with a record of 36-14.

Also this season the pacers make history of having 40 wins before the second half of the season. Unfortunately, the Pacers loss to the Dallas Mavericks 81-73 on Feb. 12. They also lost last weekend in Orlando, giving two losses in the three games heading into the break.

There were two selections from the Pacers to be in the NBA all-star weekend this weekend in New Orleans. Indiana will be represented by Paul George in the slam dunk contest and the conference all-star game. Center Roy Hibbert will also be in the game.

These two players are both key players of the pacers along with George Hill, David West, and Lance Stephenson. Stephenson wanted to be a part of this year’s big event but was out voted and his spot went to Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Johnson.