NBA: Predicting the East playoffs at the midway point of the 17-18 season

NBA: Predicting the East playoff picture at the midway point of the 2017-18 season

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 20: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics attempts a last second shot against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at TD Garden on December 20, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Heat defeat the Celtics 90-89. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JANUARY 10: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball against the Miami Heat during the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 10, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

7. Indiana Pacers

Current Seed: 8th

Record: 21-20

Games remaining vs .500 or better: 18

The Indiana Pacers have been one of the NBA’s biggest surprises of the season thus far. After trading their star player Paul George away to the Oklahoma City Thunder over the summer, the expectation was that the Pacers would finish as one of the worst teams in the league.

However, they’ve played like a playoff team for the first half of the season. Specifically, Victor Oladipo has had an amazing season and could get an All-Star nod.

Prediction: 7 seed

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