We'll get to the playoffs, but first, all Pacers fans need to read this story from Bob Kravitz which shares a love story about two Pacers fans from Australia facing a battle with cancer and getting a big boost from Jordan Hill.
Now that you've had a healthy dose of perspective, it's safe to hit on the Pacers' effort to make the playoffs which has been a bumpy road that has them teetering in the eighth spot, two games ahead of Chicago.
The Pacers have the Magic, Sixers and Knicks in their next three games so despite the nasty loss to the Bulls, the Pacers remain in position to make a post-season push, along with controlling their own destiny.