Pacers Secure Fourth Seed Amid Injury Concerns

The Indiana Pacers are solidifying their position in the Eastern Conference as the fourth seed, with a likely home-court advantage in the first playoff round, despite recent injuries to key players such as Pascal Siakam, who is listed as questionable for their upcoming game against the Utah Jazz due to elbow bursitis. The Jazz, along with the Charlotte Hornets, are not prioritizing wins as they aim for better draft positions, resulting in many of their key players being benched. Meanwhile, the Pacers hope to maintain their momentum as they approach the playoffs, although resting some starters might be beneficial given their secure playoff position. Additionally, the Miami Heat are facing their own injury challenges ahead of a matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, where Ja Morant will play after a league warning. Both the Pacers and Heat are navigating late-season injury concerns as they gear up for the playoffs.