Best moments from the 2023-24 NBA in-season tournament - ESPN

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers left Las Vegas with the all-new NBA Cup, along with $500,000 in prize money for each player, as champions of the first-ever NBA in-season tournament. Prize money was also included for making the finals ($200,000), semifinals ($100,000) and quarterfinals ($50,000).

The Lakers held on to defeat the Indiana Pacers 123-109 behind a dominant Anthony Davis performance. Davis had 41 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks. Austin Reaves added 28 points, while LeBron James had 24 points and 11 rebounds.

The No. 1-seeded Lakers made it to the finals after defeating the No. 3-seeded New Orleans Pelicans and No.4-seeded Phoenix Suns. The No. 2-seeded Pacers defeated the No. 1-seeded Milwaukee Bucks and No. 3-seeded Boston Celtics to advance to the championship game.

Here are some of the best moments from the in-season tournament:

Haliburton. Splash.