NBA in-season tournament: Celtics, Kings, Bucks advance to knockout stage

The field for the NBA in-season tournament knockout stage has been set, with the Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks, and New Orleans Pelicans all securing their spots. The quarterfinal matchups will feature the Celtics against the Pacers, the Kings against the Pelicans, the Bucks against the Knicks, and the Lakers against the Suns. The semifinals and finals will take place in Las Vegas, with all games counting towards regular-season records and a $500,000 payout for the winning team.