NBA: 5 teams to watch as the post-All-Star break playoff push begins

Indiana Pacers

As it stands, the Indiana Pacers are currently the third seed in the Eastern Conference standings, almost 20 games over .500. Although, what has really thrown their immediate outlook is the fact that Victor Oladipo is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

That will probably result in the Pacers falling down the standings a bit in the East, especially considering that they’re only ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers and Celtics by one game. They likely won’t get caught by the Brooklyn Nets, who are 8.5 games back of Indy.

But it’s going to be interesting to see where the Pacers finish in the standings. Can this team rally with their No. 1 option sidelined due to injury? Well they fade at the finish, and back their way into the post-season?