The Indiana Pacers faced the Brooklyn Nets in a crucial game, with the Nets emerging victorious 115-111. Despite strong performances from Cam Thomas and Noah Clowney, the Pacers were unable to secure a win. The loss resulted in the Nets being eliminated from playoff contention. The defeat pushed the Pacers down the standings, with the Miami Heat moving into the 6th spot in the Eastern Conference, ahead of the Pacers and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Pacers now face a challenging situation as they aim to improve their position.
In this scenario the tiebreaker comes down to record in games between the tied teams. As things stand... Sixers: 3-4 (1-2 vs Pacers, 2-2 vs Heat) Heat: 3-3 (2-2 vs Sixers, 1-1 vs Pacers) Pacers: 3-2 (2-1 vs Sixers, 1-1 vs Heat). Miami and Indy play each other on Sunday. https://t.co/9IZ5oLFkQg
The Pacers got some help last night. Now, they need to help themselves. https://t.co/KdeTEQeO1V
After losing to the Nets on Wednesday night, the Pacers find themselves in a tough spot. https://t.co/az5Iyhd0jP
Cam Thomas scored 27 points, rookie Noah Clowney had a career-high 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Nets outlasted the Pacers 115-111 on Wednesday night. Despite the win, Brooklyn was eliminated from postseason contention. https://t.co/3RYP8besBo #NetsWorld
Nets eliminated from playoff contention despite youngsters leading gritty win over Pacers https://t.co/o8plTlg4EK https://t.co/bttw47gQ0u
Analysis: The #Nets gave the Pacers an inspired push winning Wednesday. Yet they're also out of postseason contention and reminded that energy was missing far too often in a season that felt lost months ago. https://t.co/P5lCCpDmhE
Nets win 115-111 over the Pacers. A small consolation to being eliminated from postseason contention with the Hawks winning tonight. Cam Thomas 27 pts. Noah Clowney with his first double-double 22 pts and 10 rebounds (both career highs)
Pacers lose to Nets in Brooklyn, and the Heat moves into No. 6 in the East. The Heat is percentage points ahead of the No. 7 Pacers and 1.5 games ahead of the No. 8 76ers. Big games loom for Heat vs. 76ers in Miami tomorrow and vs. Pacers in Indy on Sunday.
Nets 88, Pacers 87 end of 3. They were up 10 at one point but the Pacers cut into that lead with a late rally. Cam Thomas: 25 pts Noah Clowney: 20 pts, 7 rebs (7/9 shooting)
Pacers gotta win tonight. Nets are awful and the Heat and 76ers are not helping things in the standings
The Pacers are getting no help from Philly and Miami in the standings race so they will have to take care of things themselves. https://t.co/8QWAB4LesK
After blowing them out on Monday, the Pacers are looking to notch another win against the Nets. https://t.co/Qx4vbJ03U6
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