Playoffs begin in just five days and the playing field is almost set. The Pacers, Jazz, and 76ers have all cemented a spot in this year’s Playoffs race and the teams’ rising stars had big performances on Sunday, proving they are ready for what lies ahead.
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1. Domantas Sabonis
Indiana’s Domantas Sabonis recorded a career-high 30 points to go with his eight rebounds and three assists in the Pacers’ 123-117 win over the Hornets.
2. Donovan Mitchell
Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell recorded a near triple-double of 28 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in Utah’s 112-97 over the Lakers. With the win, the Jazz clinched a postseason berth in the wild Western Conference.
3. Ben Simmons
Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons had an all-around performance vs. Dallas on Sunday, recording 16 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in the team’s 109-97 victory. The 76ers’ improved their win streak to 14 games as they clinched the No. 4 seed and home-court advantage in the first round of Playoffs. Sunday’s win was also significant as it secured Philadelphia’s first 50-win season since the 2000-01 season.
