A victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday would secure first place for the Indiana Pacers in Group A of the East in the NBA Cup and, with it, a place in the quarterfinals of the competition.
The innovative tournament proposed by the league is allowing teams with little experience or playoff aspirations to enjoy greater competitiveness in the first part of the season, when many teams are not yet playing at full capacity.
For this reason, the Pacers themselves are appreciating the opportunity to play games with a greater dose of competitiveness than that exhibited in standard regular season games. “The NBA Cup is probably the first time I’ve really competed to win an NBA championship,” Tyrese Haliburton said, according to the outlet. ESPN. «I have never made the playoffs, so this gives me the opportunity to be able to play at that level. It is exciting.”
For his part, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle also believes that the midseason tournament will benefit his team, beyond the possible financial bonuses received if they qualify for the direct playoffs. “Opportunities like these to be on bigger stages are vital for young teams.”
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2023-11-21 20:37:28
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