The Fort Wayne Mad Ants, the Pacers' D-League affiliate, went 2-1 last week, remaining in front in what is turning into a tight playoff race.
At 22-16 on the season, Fort Wayne is in second place in the Central Division. The two non-division winners with the best record in each conference earn a "wild card" berth in the D-League playoffs. The Mad Ants currently have a narrow hold on the first wild card spot, percentage points ahead of the Canton Charge (23-17) and a half-game up on the Delaware 87ers (22-17). The Mad Ants have 12 games left in the regular season.