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          Boston Celtics Report

          Best moments from NBA in-season tournament quarterfinals

          Austin Reaves had 20 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' quarterfinal win over the Phoenix Suns. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
          • ESPN staffDec 5, 2023, 10:15 PM ET

          After almost a month of group play, the NBA in-season tournament knockout rounds are here.

          On Saturday, a team will leave Las Vegas with the all-new NBA Cup, along with $500,000 in prize money for each player. Prize money will also be included for making the finals ($200,000), semifinals ($100,000) and quarterfinals ($50,000).

          In the Western Conference quarterfinals, the top four seeds were the Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns., The No. 3-seeded Pelicans took down the No. 2 Kings, and the No. 1-seeded Lakers came out on top against the No. 4 Suns.

          As for the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, the top four seeds were the Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. The No. 2 seeded Pacers' electric atmosphere helped them secure a 122-112 win over the No. 3 seeded Celtics. The No. 1 seeded Bucks dominated the No. 4 seeded Knicks at home.

          Here are some of the best moments from the quarterfinals:

          Los Angeles Lakers 106, Phoenix Suns 103

          Milwaukee Bucks 146, New York Knicks 122

          New Orleans Pelicans 127, Sacramento Kings 117

          Indiana Pacers 122, Boston Celtics 112