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Weekly Countdown: An early look at what may be in store in 2008-09 Don't expect too many '07-08 lottery teams to jump into the playoffs next season Ian Thomsen will periodically answer questions from SI.com users in his mailbag. I have the right to predict what may happen next season, even at this early date. And I have the right to change my mind in the months ahead, based on pending events and an unexpected leap in wisdom. 5 Premature views of 2008-09 5. Lottery teams that will move into the playoffs. By my count, it's a small number. b. Indiana Pacers. They won 36 games last season amid Jermaine O'Neal's injuries as coach Jim O'Brien and assistant Dick Harter were installing their new offense and defense, respectively. Team president Larry Bird has already turned O'Neal into T.J. Ford, Rasho Nesterovic and rookie Roy... [read full story]
