The Pacers gained possession from Tyrese Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith leaped over Al Horford for an impressive slam dunk. The former Celtic passionately sprinted across the court and exchanged enthusiastic chest bumps with Myles Turner as his Pacers teammates flooded the court to rejoice an imminent win.
The Celtics showcased their dedication to the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament with their approach to the final group stage game last week. This mentality was apparent in segments during Monday’s initial quarterfinal game of the tournament. However, ultimately, the significance of the event was greater for the blossoming Pacers.
In a playoff-style atmosphere, the C’s fell short on Monday night in Indiana. Jayson Tatum delivered 32 points and Jaylen Brown contributed 30, but their recurring weaknesses resurfaced. They stumbled once again in the third quarter and succumbed to a buildup of turnovers. The Pacers, spearheaded by the rising star Tyrese Haliburton, elevated their performance to a higher level in the second half, ultimately handing the Celtics a 122-112 loss and eliminating them from the In-Season Tournament.
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