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Heat and Pacers Vie for Crucial No. 6 Seed in Eastern Conference

With both teams neck-and-neck, Sunday's game could determine their playoff fate, avoiding the NBA's play-in tournament.

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) shoots during the second half of of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, April 5, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Overview

  • The Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers are competing for the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference, with the Pacers currently half a game ahead.
  • A win for either team on Sunday could secure a direct spot in the playoffs, bypassing the play-in tournament.
  • The head-to-head tiebreaker will be decided in this game, with the series currently tied 1-1.
  • Both teams have a limited number of games left in the regular season, making every match crucial.
  • Injuries could play a role in the outcome, with the Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton listed as questionable.