NBA In-Season Tournament Underway; Celtics and Timberwolves Lead Conferences
Zion Williamson Regains Form; Knicks Advance to Quarterfinals; Celtics Predicted to Win Tournament
- The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament is underway with the Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, and Phoenix Suns advancing to the knockout rounds.
- The Minnesota Timberwolves are leading the Western Conference six weeks into the 2023-24 NBA season, while the Boston Celtics lead the Eastern Conference.
- Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans is regaining his form, averaging 25.7 points on 59.0% shooting in his last six games.
- The New York Knicks secured a spot in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals after defeating the Charlotte Hornets 115-91, ensuring a superior +42 points differential in their first-round games.
- The Boston Celtics are predicted to win the NBA In-Season Tournament, which comes with a $500,000 prize for each player.
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