The Good: The Indiana Pacers fought hard and nearly won this game. Ultimately, it all comes down to wins and losses. Thankfully for Indiana, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat. That means Indiana and Miami will remain tied for 8th place in the East, although the Pacers are technically 9th due to tiebreakers.
The Bad: Another loss, another missed opportunity of gaining some ground on the playoff picture. The Chicago Bulls defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, so they gained ground on both Indiana and Miami for that 7th seed in the Eastern Conference.