NBA In-Season Tournament: Teams already classified and already eliminated
The NBA In-Season Tournament was created for various reasons and has already shown benefits . The ratings have increased, people are generally excited about Game s before Christmas, and players have reported a boost in energy during these matches. This indicates that the tournament is a success, and with knockout-round spots on the line, interest is expected to grow even more. The Game s broadcasted on ESPN have received 55% more viewers than similar time slots last year , with about 1.7 million viewers tuning in to nationally televised tournament Game s. As of now, 52 of the 60 tournament Game s have been played , and only two teams have secured their places in the quarterfinals scheduled for December 4. These teams are the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Indiana Pacers dominated their group with wins against the 76ers, Cavs, Hawks, and Pistons. At the same time, the Los Angeles Lakers had an easy time with victories over the Suns, Grizzlies, Trailblazers, and Jazz....