In-Season Tournament Drama Unfolds: Pacers and Pelicans Secure Semifinal Spots
In a riveting turn of events in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament, the Indiana Pacers and the New Orleans Pelicans have clinched their spots in the semifinals, setting the stage for a thrilling knockout round. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks, emerging as the Eastern Conference wild card, prepare to face the Milwaukee Bucks in a high-stakes quarterfinal clash.
New York Knicks Earn Wild Card Entry
The New York Knicks have secured their place in the eight-team knockout round by virtue of a remarkable plus-42 point differential in four games against Group B competition. Positioned as the top-finishing runner-up in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are poised for a challenging quarterfinal matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The journey to Las Vegas for a shot at the championship trophy and a significant cash prize unfolds with the Knicks at the center of the action.
Knockout Round Schedule and Results:
– Monday, December 4:
– Indiana Pacers 122, Boston Celtics 112
– New Orleans Pelicans 127, Sacramento Kings 117
– Tuesday, December 5:
– Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks (7:30 p.m., MSG/TNT)
– Phoenix Suns vs. LA Lakers (10 p.m., TNT)
– Thursday, December 7:
– East Semifinal: NYK-MIL winner vs. Indiana (@ Las Vegas, NV) (TBD)
– West Semifinal: LAL-PHX winner vs. New Orleans (@ Las Vegas, NV) (TBD)
– Thursday, December 9:
– Championship Game: East winner vs. West winner (8:30 p.m., ABC)
Knockout Game Recap (December 4):
- Haliburton Makes History as Pacers Prevail
- The Indiana Pacers secured the first ticket to Las Vegas, defeating the Boston Celtics 122-112. Tyrese Haliburton made history with his first career triple-double, contributing 26 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds. The Pacers, led by Haliburton’s stellar performance, overcame the absence of Kristaps Porzingis in a game where Jayson Tatum’s 32-point, 12-rebound double-double for the Celtics wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
The In-Season Tournament continues to unfold with each game adding to the excitement, and basketball enthusiasts eagerly await the unfolding drama in the quest for championship glory.
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