In a pivotal matchup with playoff implications, the Cleveland Cavaliers secured a playoff spot and maintained their #4 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 129-120 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with a standout performance, scoring 33 points (12/27 FG), along with 5 assists, 4 steals, and 4 three-pointers made. This win was crucial as it kept the Cavaliers just one game ahead of the Pacers in the standings. In another high-scoring affair, the Pacers set a new NBA record by scoring 140+ points for the 11th time this season, surpassing the 1981-82 Denver Nuggets for the most in a single season. They achieved this feat with a dominant 157-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks, with Myles Turner contributing 31 points (13-of-17 FG) and 12 rebounds, and Pascal Siakam adding 28 points (13-of-18 FG) and 6 rebounds. This victory secured the Pacers the 6th seed in the East. The Pacers have been particularly effective against the Hawks this season, scoring over 150 points in three of their matchups.
Myles Turner was DOMINANT in the Pacers' win to clinch the 6th seed in the East! 31 PTS | 12 REB | 3 3PM | 13-17 FGM https://t.co/iUgj9L2WF4
Pacers are first team to score 150+ 3 times vs same team in a season. 9 others did it twice (last in 1990-91 with Den vs GS and Phx vs Den) https://t.co/oJFmw7q4wP
Three highest-scoring games for the Pacers this season: @ ATL: 157 (11/21/23) vs. ATL: 150 (1/5/24) vs. ATL: 157 (4/14/24)
Three highest-scoring games for the Pacers this season: @ ATL: 157 (11/21/24) vs. ATL: 150 (1/5/24) vs. ATL: 157 (4/14/24)
The Pacers secure a 6th seed in the East with a DOMINANT 157-115 win over the Hawks π₯ Myles Turner: 31 PTS 12 REB 13-of-17 FG Pascal Siakam: 28 PTS 6 REB 13-of-18 FG https://t.co/XuBM9cDn7R
Two highest-scoring games for the Pacers this season: vs. ATL: 150 (1/5/24) vs. ATL: 157 (4/14/24)
The Pacers have scored 140+ points for the 11th time this season, breaking a tie with the 1981-82 Nuggets for the most such games in a single season in NBA history. H/T @OptaSTATS https://t.co/PaTMNMUzfi
What is the record for points against one opponent in a season? Because the Pacers have scored 584 American points against the Hawks this season and they still have 4:30 left to add to it.
Pacers have scored 150 points in three of four games this season vs. Hawks, and reached 150 for fourth time overall (also did it to San Antonio). Leading 151-108, Pacers are about to improve to 4-0 in those games π Avoiding play-in round, going to playoffs red hot. #columncomin
Today's game against Atlanta was the @Pacers' 11th time this season scoring 140+ points in a single game. That is the most 140-point games in a single season in NBA history, breaking a tie with the 1981-82 Nuggets. https://t.co/9Sw2ortnYL
The NBA record for points scored by a team in regulation in a single game (162) is in serious jeopardy. Pacers have 125 at the end of the 3Q.
The NBA record for points scored by a team in regulation (162) in a single game is in serious jeopardy. Pacers have 125 at the end of the 3Q.
Pacers up 122-91 on Hawks, late 3rd quarter.
MYLES TURNER THROWS DOWN THE POSTER JAM π±π₯ Watch Indy try to capture the #5 seed in the East on the NBA App: https://t.co/kTaxfITEdr https://t.co/40XTtTcW3S
Pacers have 111 points with 5:06 left ... ... in the 3Q Leading Hawks 111-86
The Pacers have 86 points at the half π³ https://t.co/IuFJwgDYte
Tyrese Haliburton went for the windmill jam on the fastbreak π€ ATL-IND | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/kTaxfITEdr https://t.co/fSQkzyT5Bc
The Pacers scored 86 points in the first half today. π€― That's tied for the most first half points in franchise history: https://t.co/CzWDRypQak https://t.co/AVVXGKDoCa
Dejounte Murray spins past the defense and rattles the rim! π₯ ATL-IND | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/kTaxfITEdr https://t.co/qqbD71XqeC
Good heavens Pacers scored 49 in 1Q. Had two 3's late for 50, missed both, but Jalen Smith tipped home last one at buzzer for 49-34 lead after 1Q. Hawks rookie C Mouhamed Gueye, playing with Clint Capela resting, has 10 points. He entered the game with 5 points all season.
Pacers are highest-scoring team in league but this is absurd. Leading Hawks 31-15 with 5:10 left. Thirty-one points in first 6:50! That's 14.4 points per possession, or something. Hate that stat.
Donovan Mitchellβs 33 points lead Cavaliers to win over Pacers #ClevelandCavaliers #DonovanMitchell #IndianaPacers https://t.co/t94LQ6zHkB
Dribbles: Donovan Mitchell, Cavs Rise At Right Time, And It's Top Four Seed Yet Again https://t.co/RatkqcusjG
Donovan Mitchell came up big vs. the Pacers as the Cavs maintain #4 seed in East! 33 PTS | 5 AST | 4 STL | 4 3PM https://t.co/KLVCQcrJsL
Donovan Mitchell scores 33 points, Cavaliers clinch playoff spot with 129-120 win over Pacers https://t.co/J7zjUjHSCc
Donovan Mitchell tonight: 33 points 5 assists 12/27 FG Cleveland clinches a playoff spot. π₯ https://t.co/0lNXOHk6U4
1 game separating #4 CLE / #6 IND as they trade buckets down the stretch! @Pacers 118 @cavs 120 1:12 left in the 4th quarter on the NBA App π² https://t.co/bxDvpCjanK https://t.co/E2lcS70Yet
Spida drills the jumper and is up to 33 PTS! #6 IND is just 1 GB #4 CLE in the East πΏ 2-point game in the 4th quarter on the NBA App π π² https://t.co/bxDvpCjanK https://t.co/5wQl8coBNl
MYLES TURNER DETONATION π€―π€―π€― Pacers seek crucial win in Cleveland! Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/bxDvpCjanK https://t.co/i434iqNswW