The Indiana Pacers regained control of their playoff hopes when the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat last night, putting the Heat a game behind the Pacers with only three games left.
The updated odds on PlayoffStatus.com show the Pacers with a 53% chance of grabbing the 8th seed, but more importantly, they now control their own destiny.
For what it is worth, Playoff Status also gives Indiana a 14% shot for the 7th seed, and equal 6% chances for both the 6th and 5th seeds in the Eastern Conference. That leaves Indiana with just a 21% chance of missing out on the postseason.