Haliburton Pacers beat Celtics to advance to Vegas in a show stopping performance

The Indiana Pacers have been a League Pass favorite all season and are heading to Las Vegas for the semi-finals.

The Indiana Pacers have been a standout team in the NBA this season, and they proved it in a quarterfinal knockout game against the Celtics. Tyrese Haliburton's triple-double performance of 26 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds led the Pacers to a 122-112 victory, securing their spot in the In-Season Tournament semi-finals in Las Vegas. The game was filled with energy and intensity, resembling a playoff atmosphere, as both teams fought hard for the win.

In the first half, the Celtics controlled the pace and utilized their size advantage, leading by seven points at halftime. However, the Pacers came out with renewed energy in the third quarter, going on a 17-3 run to shift the momentum in their favor. Boston struggled with their half-court offense, relying heavily on isolation plays from Brown and Tatum, which ultimately led to their downfall.

Buddy Hield and Myles Turner contributed significantly to the Pacers' victory, while Tatum and Brown led the Celtics in scoring. Despite their efforts, Boston's poor 3-point shooting ultimately doomed their offense, resulting in a loss to the Pacers.

Now, the Pacers are set to face the winner of the Knicks vs. Bucks game in the semi-finals, while the Celtics will face the loser of that game. The Indiana Pacers' performance in this game exemplifies the excitement and competitiveness that the NBA's In-Season Tournament aims to showcase, making them a League Pass favorite throughout the season.

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