Pacers and Lakers Clinch Groups in NBA's In-Season Tournament
Tyrese Haliburton shines in Pacers' victory, while several teams remain unbeaten in the tournament.
- Pacers clinch their group in NBA's In-Season Tournament with a high-scoring victory over the Hawks, 157-152, in a game that saw both teams shooting over 60% from the field.
- Tyrese Haliburton of the Pacers shines with 37 points and 16 assists, including 26 points in the third quarter alone.
- Lakers also clinch their group in the In-Season Tournament with a convincing win over Utah, likely securing the top seed and home court for the quarterfinals.
- Cleveland Cavaliers' overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers keeps them in the wild-card hunt despite Indiana having already won its group.
- Several teams including the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves, Lakers, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, and Miami Heat remain unbeaten in the In-Season Tournament.