US EditionPacers clinch home-court advantage in first round of playoffs
- By defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-112 on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Indiana Pacers earned the right to host their opening playoff game.
- This victory capped a strong late-season push that saw Indiana rise from eighth place in early January to clinch the fourth seed with a 49-31 record.
- Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 23 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, including a crucial four-point play, while the Cavaliers rested most of their starters after clinching the top Eastern seed.
- Indiana has won six straight games and 13 of their last 16, and they may face either the Milwaukee Bucks or Detroit Pistons, with the Bucks currently holding the fifth seed.
- The Pacers’ home-court advantage and momentum suggest they could build on their recent success, while Detroit or Milwaukee remain possible playoff opponents amid uncertain rosters.
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Indiana Pacers Secure Home Court Advantage in First Round of Playoffs
INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana Pacers secured home court advantage in the first round of the NBA playoffs Thursday night with a 114-112 triumph over the now 63-17 Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers were led by Tyrese Haliburton who scored 23 points, dished out 10 assists, and grabbed 8 rebounds. After Aaron Nesmith made one of two free throws, the Pacers forced Jaylon Tyson to miss a 14-foot jumper before time expired. Ty Jerome …
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