The NBA is in full swing with the In-Season Tournament recently completing its first-ever round of group play. The tournament sparked excitement with bright red courts, big buckets, and fans calculating point differentials. In the East, the Celtics won their group, and the Knicks secured a wild card spot, while the Bucks clinched the East Group B. Meanwhile, in the West, the Mavericks, Pelicans, and Kings emerged victorious in their respective groups, and the Lakers claimed the top spot. The single-elimination phase of the tournament will begin on December 4 and 5, with matchups between the Celtics and Pacers, Knicks and Bucks in the East, and the Pelicans and Kings, as well as the Suns and Lakers in the West.
In other news, the Charlotte Hornets received bad news as star point guard LaMelo Ball suffered an ankle injury and is expected to miss an extended period of time. Meanwhile, there were reports of a confrontation between Russell Westbrook and a fan at a recent game. The incident adds to Westbrook’s history of encounters with fans at games.
Additionally, there was breaking news regarding the ownership of the Dallas Mavericks, with Mark Cuban selling a controlling share to casino billionaire Miriam Adelson at a $3.5 billion valuation. Cuban is set to retain part ownership and control over basketball operations.
Ultimately, the NBA continues to deliver thrilling basketball action, and fans can look forward to more excitement with the upcoming knockout rounds of the In-Season Tournament and intriguing matchups in both the East and West brackets.
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