Regardless of the results of the 76ers-Cavaliers game or the Pacers-Pistons game, the Indiana Pacers will now be #1 in all scenarios, and thus have advanced to the knockout stage.
They become the first team to ever do so. Lakers have the chance to be the second if they beat the Jazz.
Feels like it might be like winning an award at the end of season award scenario, even if it isnt a title.