NBA Central Division Preview: 5 Bold Predictions

May 5, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers fan holds up a sign in support of forward

during a game against the Washington Wizards in game one of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Washington won 102-96. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Four Teams Will Make The NBA Playoffs From This Division — Including The Detroit Pistons

Piggybacking on my earlier prediction, if the Pacers can compensate with Hibbert what the lost in George, they should have “enough” to sneak into the Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs as the No. 7 or No. 8 seed.

Whether that’s any compensation for their fan base after falling off the East’s elites pedestal.

The Pacers will probably win one, two games at most in the playoffs, but even qualifying for it is an accomplish in itself for this team this season. It’s never easy on any squad after losing your leading and second-leading scorers from the previous season. That’s the daunting task that the Pacers face this year.

And, by the way, the Detroit Pistons will finish above the Indiana Pacers.