Too early, perhaps, for some of tonight's big NBA favorites like the Pacers to put it on cruise control. In Indiana's case, there's still clear motivation to secure the fourth seed in the East and home-court edge in a likely first-round matchup vs. the Pistons or Bucks. The Pacers' KO power must be acknowledged, too, after a recent thumped over the T-wolves on March 24 and the 162-point explosion vs. the Wiz. Off the bench, watch Obi Toppin, off of six straight double-digit efforts and not far removed from a 34-point showcase in the March 17 clash vs. vs. the T-wolves. Charlotte is being more competitive than some of the other current stragglers but Hornets firepower is limited, barely scoring 101 opg the last five. Play Pacers