The Pacers are currently tied with the Chicago Bulls for third place in the Central Divison, 4.5 games behind the Pistons for both the division and the #1 seed in the playoffs.  It seems as if the trade with the Warriors hasn’t really helped or hurt the team yet.  It would really help the Pacers if Troy Murphy and Mike Dunleavy picked their games up somewhat.  Also, young Marquis Daniels and Ike Diogu have the potential to be dominant players in the NBA and the Pacers would like to see them both grow in the second half.  Look for Jermaine O’Neal to be more assertive on offense in the second half and try to carry the Pacers on his back.  It’s possible that the Pacers could improve their playoff positioning as they are currently the fifth best team in the East.