The Nets handled their business. The Pacers did not, losing 95-83, which means they will be staying home while the Nets keep their season going.
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The Nets beat the Magic 101-88 early in the evening, after entering the fourth quarter tied at 75-75. The Pacers fell behind early to the Grizzlies and never recovered.
Brooklyn will face Atlanta, the East’s top seed, in the first round. Brooklyn was 0-4 against Atlanta in the regular season.