"Tyrese Haliburton's Late Bucket, Myles Turner Propel Pacers Over Cavaliers"
The Indiana Pacers win the NBA's new In-Season Tournament with a 121-116 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
On November 4th, the Indiana Pacers emerged victorious in a thrilling NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Myles Turner had an outstanding performance, scoring a season-high 27 points. The Pacers' success in this game also marked their first win in the NBA's new In-Season Tournament.
The game started with the Cavaliers taking an early lead, at one point leading by 18 points. However, the Pacers fought back in the third quarter, scoring 34 points and narrowing the gap to just one point heading into the final quarter.
The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth battle, with six lead changes. The Pacers managed to build a 113-106 advantage, but the Cavaliers quickly closed the gap with a tip-in from Evan Mobley, a 14-footer from Donovan Mitchell, and two free throws from Darius Garland.
In the final minutes of the game, it was Tyrese Haliburton who stepped up for the Pacers. He made crucial plays, including sinking two free throws and hitting a shot from just inside the arc to give the Pacers a 117-114 lead with 17.7 seconds remaining.
The Cavaliers had a chance to tie the game, but Caris LeVert missed a three-pointer. Haliburton then sealed the victory for the Pacers by making four more free throws.
In addition to Turner's impressive performance, he also contributed nine rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. Haliburton had a double-double with 18 points and 13 assists. Other notable contributors for the Pacers included Bruce Brown, Buddy Hield, Jalen Smith, and Aaron Nesmith, who all scored in double figures.
On the Cavaliers' side, Mitchell was the top scorer of the game with 38 points and also recorded nine assists. However, despite his efforts, the Cavaliers struggled from beyond the arc, being outscored by the Pacers by 45-24 in that category. Mobley had a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Garland, LeVert, and Georges Niang also made significant contributions.
This victory temporarily placed the Pacers at the top of East Group A in the NBA's new In-Season Tournament. The tournament features a six-division format that separates teams into groups of five.
Overall, it was an exciting and hard-fought game between the Pacers and the Cavaliers, with the Pacers ultimately coming out on top. This win not only showcased the individual talents of players like Turner and Haliburton but also highlighted the Pacers' ability to work together as a team.
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