How many games will IND win this season?

[Laimbeer]

Polling each fan forum to get their take on the upcoming season.

[pacers33]

I'd hope over 40.

[Jermainevent]

I was thinking 45 before I saw your win ranges. This team will take some time to mesh together, but I have feeling when everyone gets on the same page this team will string some wins together. Schedule could play a huge role in how many wins the team picks up during the course of the season. I'm debating on whether it would benefit them to have a tougher schedule in November and December while the team is still coming together, and then by January they will be battle tested and everyone should be comfortable in their new roles. Interesting debate.

[SmashMouthRod]

I think with the amount of talent on this team they can win 50 games. Paul George's comments about striving to be the MVP and leagues best player breeds optimism. Hill played better this past season than any of his previous in a Pacer uniform. Although I expect Paul and Monta to handle the ball quite a bit; G. Hill will be the barometer for how well this offense will manufacture points. This years bench should consistently post better production than any bench rotation since Frank has coached Indy. There is a lot of talent on this team. My expectations is that they will be better than the most expect (when healthy).

[Moooose]

I am optimistic about a 50+ win season. We'll take a hit on defense, but we've loaded the team with enough offense.

[malik959]

So going by RealGm votes:

Cleveland 60 (only 1 vote) (I'd say under about 55)
Chicago 50-54 (I'd give them 50, they played good even when Rose was out. )
Toronto 50-54 (Patterson and Jonas in the back court No bench)
Miami 50-54 (Wade, Bosh, Stat and Lou are all injuries waiting to happen. If they can stay healthy throughout the season then 50-54)
Atlanta 50-54 (Carroll swapped for THJ does Thabo come back healthy?)
Milwaukee 45-49 (Nice young Squad moving up, but Monroe on defense )
Indiana 45-49 (losing West and Hibbert hurts more than people think, Hill and Turner replace them. Turner's looking good)
Celts 45-49 (over achieved winning 40-42, I don't see an improvement even with A.J. I.T should start, looked good late in the season)
New York 40-44 (dependent on Better defense improves wins, offense will be slow until All-Star break. Melo must stay healthy)
Washington 40-44 (Nene's getting old (32), dropped from 15ppg-11 and 7.5Rpg-5.5, Same with Gortot. Played pretty good in the P.O)
Charlotte 40-44 (losing Lance and gaining Batum - not bad. Can MKG, Walker, and Zeller step up?
Detroit 40-44 (Losing Monroe hurt, Ilyasova replaces him in the starting lineup.
Orlando 30-34 (Nothing lost, nothing gained, take that back they lost a defender in O'Quinn)
Brooklyn 30-34 (Brook has been injury Prone, Losing D. Will could be a good thing and a bad thing, Andrea Bargnani = bad thing)
Philly 25-29 (Outside of Okafor, Noel, and Embrid, name 3 players on their roster- Go

[Miller4ever]

We gained Paul George...52 games is my guess. I know it's on the optimistic side, but the NBA is unpredictable.

[Boneman2]

My first thought was 46 games.

Replacing Hibbert with Myles is a plus because we gained a budding offensive threat in addition to maintaining great rim protection. Of course DW's leadership will be missed, but his on-court production won't. Jordan Hill and maybe Lavoy can put up better numbers in our system. Ultimately Roy and DW move at a snails pace by NBA standards, we are better off without them.

Add in a primed and healthy PG, Hill, Ellis, Stuckey and Miles and the roster looks pretty damn solid to be honest.

Now I think my prediction is too low.

[Gremz]

High 40s would be solid for me. Could see early 50s if we embrace the new style quicker than expected.