6. Indiana Pacers (21-12)
The Indiana Pacers have been one of the most consistent teams in the Eastern Conference this season, and will have a say in who the top 4 seeds are at the end of the year. It would be huge if this team could clinch a home playoff series in the first round.
Considering how good the conference is, the goal for this team should be to make it to the second round of the playoffs. Anything after that is gravy. And we know that this team won’t be a tough out.
Just rewind to them taking the LeBron-led Cavs to seven games in the first round of the playoffs last year. Oh, and they’re better this season.