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The group stage of the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament concluded on Tuesday with eight teams advancing to the quarterfinals. The semifinals and finals will be held in Las Vegas with the winner receiving the NBA Cup and $500,000 in prize money.
Point differential became a key part of games as group play wound down.
While up 32 points with just over seven minutes remaining in their final game, the Boston Celtics intentionally fouled Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond, who shoots 55.9% from the free throw line.
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan expressed confusion to Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, who explained to him at midcourt that Boston needed to win by 22 points or more to advance to the knockout stage.