Chances Indiana makes the playoffs

[Real Deal]

See poll.

[Newman]

I see 7th-8th seed possible for the Pacers. Collison should accelerate the development of other guys.

[Poe]

I'll say the chance are fairly slim, but not impossible. If they overachieve, the 7th seed is their highest potential this year. They'll need a better PF than Josh McRoberts or Tyler Hansbrough, for starters. There's a bit of talent, but they need more experienced players as well.

[Sun Tzu]

I think they'll have a chance in getting into the playoffs.

 

The teams I think that are most likely locks are; Miami, Boston, Orlando, Chicago, Milwaukee and Atlanta. Then there's probably going to be Detroit, Charlotte, New Jersey, New York, Washington and possibly Philadelphia. I don't know why but I just can't seem to choose two teams who I think would probably make it out of that list.

[Check my Stats]

They have a lot of pieces I like, I can see them fighting for a final playoff spot.

[Flash]

At this point I like Miami, Orlando, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington, New York and Detroit before them.

[Check my Stats]

Washington and Detroit? why?

[Vitasoy]

If Collison does well, I could see them sneak into the playoffs. The future is bright for this team though, that's for sure.

[Cleveland's Finest]

I dno where you guys are getting Washington and Detroit from. Neither have proven big men. Cavs better than both.

 

Pacers have a chance, but I see a 30 win season unless Granger is really good.

[Flash]

Washington and Detroit? why?

 

Healthy Detroit team > Indiana. Let's not forget they still have Prince and Hamilton, plus Gordon was injured all of last year and I think that Washington is a potential 8th seed with that backcourt depth.

[Check my Stats]

Prince and Hamilton are done, the Pistons are a bunch of misfits thrown together on a team, it doesn't fit, they have no bigs, no one who can defend and no one who can rebound. Give me Pacers over them, Hibbert is getting better each year, I love Hansborough for obvious reasons, they still have Dunleavy who is solid, Granger can put up points in a hurry, just as long as he isn't chucking, and Collison is twice any PG they have had since Tinsley.

[fish7718]

Saying it's impossible for any team in the east is a joke, considering after the top 5 or 6 it's a crap shoot. I don't think Indiana will make it, but they certainly have a shot.

[deestillballin]

They do have a good chance of making the playoffs, Out the first round is a different story.