The NBA In-Season Tournament is currently in progress, with the semifinals featuring a face-off between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks. The games are being held in Las Vegas, with the championship game scheduled for Saturday, December 9. The tournament is a single-elimination event, and the last team standing will win the NBA Cup. The games played in the quarterfinals and semifinals will count as regular season games, while the championship game will not.
Both the Pacers and the Bucks have been performing impressively in the tournament, remaining unbeaten so far. The Pacers have been particularly noteworthy, winning all their games in the tournament and averaging 133.6 points per game. Tyrese Haliburton, a player from the Pacers, recorded his first career triple-double in their last game. On the other hand, the Bucks have been scoring high points in their recent games, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the team with 35 points in their last win.
In the current semifinal game, the Pacers are leading the Bucks 63-51 at halftime. The Pacers are shooting well and have a bench scoring edge. They are also leading in rebounds and have fewer turnovers than the Bucks. In a previous game between the two teams, the Pacers emerged victorious despite Antetokounmpo scoring 54 points for the Bucks.
The tournament features teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Representing the East are the Bucks, Pacers, Celtics, and Knicks, while the Lakers, Kings, Pelicans, and Suns are representing the West. The winner of the Pacers vs. Bucks game will advance to the championship game.
