Indiana Pacers
Record Prediction: 45-37
I debated putting the Indiana Pacers higher on this list, in the Eastern Conference. Though, in the end, there are just so many inconsistencies involved on this team. Beginning with their new head coach, Nate McMillan, I’m simply not sold on what this team has to offer on the offensive end.
Clearly, the hope is that Paul George and the flurry of supporting players on this roster will be enough to carry this team on that end of the floor. But, as we saw last season, the lack of offensive firepower beyond George really put this team at a disadvantage.
If the Pacers can overcome that, I wouldn’t bet against this team making a deep run in the playoffs. Heck, in the end, George’s star power might carry them.