Indiana Pacers was the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the ‘In Season Tournament’ of the NBA after beating the Hawks in a crazy game with 309 points… without extra time (152-157). Tyrese Haliburton was the architect of the triumph with 37 points (2/3 t2, 9/15 t3 and 6/7 tl) and a key triple in the last minute that broke the tie. Budy Hield (24) y Bennedict Mathurin (19) They were his best squires.
Haliburton He was exultant after contributing decisively to his team’s classification: “It is exciting. We are the first team to achieve this and we are ready to start. We have a few more games left before the quarterfinals, so we want to take care of what’s in front of us first, but we want to win the championship, of course. “It would be great,” she said.
With Tyrese, you just run out of praise. Brave, leader, great competitor… I am very happy for him
Rick Carlisle (Pacers Coach)
Rick Carlislecoach of the Pacers, was full of praise for his star: “With Tyrese, you just run out of praise. “Brave, leader, great competitor… I’m very happy for him.”
In the Hawks the great game of Trae Young (38+1+8), Dejounte Murray (28 points with 4/6 triples) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (26).
In Phoenix, the Suns they did not give the option Blazers (120-107) in a match in which Kevin Durant became the eleventh leading scorer in NBA history. The forward was the best on his team with 31 points (11/19 t2, 2/2 t3 and 3/3 tl), 4 rebounds and 9 assists and it adds up 27,330 pointssurpassing the Elvin Hayes (27.313). In a few games he will rise to tenth position, since he has 79 points behind the legendary Moses Malone (27.409).
Durant was excited by this circumstance: “To be among the greats of all time, with all the guys who set the standard and made the NBA what it is today is an honor. It’s great and I have to keep going,” said. His coach, Frank Vogelcongratulated him on his new brand: “It’s incredible, he’s one of the best to ever do it. And he’s not going to stop”he assured.
The Suns also stood out Devin Booker (28+3+6) and Jusuf Nurkic (18+12). While in the Blazers the contribution of Jerami Grant (26+4+6), Malcolm Brogdon (19+1+5) y DeAndre Ayton (18+8+4), who returned to Phoenix after playing five seasons with the Suns. “The atmosphere definitely affected me. I just tried to do the best I could to have fun.”
In Philadelphia, the Cavaliers they overcame the losses of Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert and Isaac Okoro to surpass the Sixers in extra time (119-122). Darius Garland (32+5+8) was the most notable of the victory of the Cleveland team, although it was Jarret Allen (26+13+3) who tipped the balance in overtime with a hook 18 seconds left. Max Strus (30+5+6) It was also decisive in the victory.
On the part of the Sixers the production of Joel Embiidauthor of 32 points (8/18 t2, 3/12 t3 and 5/7 tl), Tyrese Maxey (30+4+6) y Tobias Harris (23+2+2). His coach, Nick Nursewas frustrated after his team’s defeat: “We raised our level of play in the second half and gave ourselves a chance, but it just didn’t work.”
Magic 126 – 107 RaptorsHawks 152 – 157 PacersSixers 119 – 122 Cavaliers (P)Suns 120 – 107 BlazersLakers 131- 99 Jazz
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