Indiana Pacers Secure Home Court Advantage in First Round of Playoffs
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 led Cleveland with 24 points.
The Cavaliers rested four of their five starters because they have already clinched the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
At 49-31, the Pacers have two games left in the regular season before they start the postseason.
They could finish as high as the #3 seed.
They battle the 40-40 Orlando Magic Friday night at 7 pm.
Pregame coverage starts at 6:30 on 93.5 and 107.5 The Fan.
Winners of six straight, the Pacers secured a top-four seed and home court advantage in a playoff series for the first time since 2014.
They are also one win away from their first 50-win season since 2013-14.