NBA In-Season Tournament: Teams Battle for Knockout Stage Advancement

The NBA in-season tournament group play concluded with the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Phoenix Suns advancing to the knockout stages. The Celtics secured a blowout win over the Chicago Bulls to claim their spot, while the Bucks defeated the Miami Heat to top their group. The Knicks settled for a wild card spot despite a convincing victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The Pacers and Lakers finished with perfect records, while the Suns secured the wild card in the West. The quarterfinals will take place on December 4th and 5th, with the semifinals and finals scheduled for December 7th and 9th in Las Vegas.