Things are getting tight in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Toronto and Boston are secure in the top two seeds, but after that, anything can happen. Every win matters for the Pacers.
For Indiana to leap past Cleveland and Philadelphia in the standings, they need to keep winning while hoping the competition falters.
Sunday afternoon games in Los Angeles can go horribly if the players like to enjoy themselves on Saturday nights. When Indiana ended the first quarter down by eight, it looked as if the “elements” may get the best of them in this one.
But they pulled back, ending the first half down just one.