injuries can always be a huge wild card....not to mention they will have tougher stretches (although 7 road games is pretty rough) and not as good shooting nights
I am guessing their schedule gets tougher the 2nd half of the season when they are playing a lot more western conference teams. Cleveland pretty much has a bye to the finals. One of my friends here thinks the Pacers have a chance. Playoff basket ball is different. That is why the NBA stinks. Only 3 or 4 teams have a legitimate shot to win.
going with 12.... I think their first one comes tonight against the Bucks. 7th road game in 2 weeks. B2b roads tonight and double OT last night. I will take the Bucks ML +425 and the points (+9.5)