A look at the Eastern Conference

ATLANTA - The Pacers have a heck of a lineup. That would be a heck of an injured lineup. The Pacers aren't getting off on the right foot, knee, toe, back or shin this season. They have their own starting five of injured players. Danny Granger is the latest Pacer to join the list of the walking wounded. The Pacers All-Star is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's season opener at Atlanta. Hopefully you guys were able to see one or two Pacers preseason games. Here's a look at how I see the Eastern Conference shaking out this season. 1. Boston 2. Orlando 3. Cleveland 4. Washington 5. Atlanta 6. Toronto 7. Miami 8. Chicago 9. Detroit 10. Pacers 11. Philadelphia 12. Knicks 13. Charlotte 14. Milwaukee 15. New Jersey I have the Pacers missing the playoffs for the fourth straight season because they have too many "if" scenarios surrounding them . I think they can make the playoffs "if" all this happens. --Mike Dunleavy plays at least 60 games --Th...