The Pacers clinched the 7th seed in the East with a win and Pistons loss, setting up a postseason matchup against the Toronto Raptors.
Entering the night with a chance to clinch the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers saw both necessary scenarios come into fruition as they took care of business against the New York Knicks at home while the Detroit Pistons fell late to the Miami Heat at home, clinching a first round matchup against the Toronto Raptors.
While Indiana looked to return to playoff form this season, the Raptors had a franchise best season, currently sitting at 55-26, locking up the second seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.