05.12.2023
Sacramento Kings 117 - 127 New Orleans Pelicans
Brandon Ingram led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 127-117 victory over the Sacramento Kings in the quarterfinals of the NBA's In-Season Tournament. Ingram scored 30 points, while Herb Jones added 23 and Jonas Valanciunas had 18. The Pelicans never trailed in the second half, advancing to the semifinals to face the winner of the Suns-Lakers game. De'Aaron Fox scored 30 points for the Kings, but Sacramento couldn't overcome a 28-5 run by the Pelicans. The sellout crowd provided a playoff-like atmosphere, with intense moments on the court, including a scuffle between Lyles and Valanciunas. The Pelicans' strong performance, led by Ingram, sealed the win and a spot in the semis.
Indiana Pacers 122 - 112 Boston Celtics
In a thrilling NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinal, Tyrese Haliburton's first career triple-double and late 4-point play led the Indiana Pacers to a 122-112 victory over the Boston Celtics, knocking the league-leading Celtics out of the tournament. Haliburton's 26 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds propelled the Pacers to victory, with Myles Turner adding 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Pacers advance to the semifinals in Las Vegas, while Boston is sent home despite strong performances from Jayson Tatum (32 points, 12 rebounds) and Jaylen Brown (30 points). This victory marked a significant turnaround for Indiana, who had lost to Boston by 51 points earlier in the season.