The Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans shall be carrying a particular patch on the again of their jerseys throughout tonight’s NBA In-Season Event semifinals, which tip off at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN and 9 p.m. ET on TNT.
The round patch is reminiscent of what’s worn in the course of the NBA Finals and options the NBA Cup towering over the league’s iconic emblem. It additionally features a pink and blue stroke across the black circle, additional tying within the league’s shade scheme.
Groups have worn an analogous patch above the nameplate for the reason that 2015 NBA Finals, the same season the league moved its logo from the front of the jersey to the back, paving the best way for groups to ultimately promote that area to advertisers.
The winners of tonight’s video games between the Bucks and Pacers, in addition to the Lakers and Pelicans, will face off on Saturday night time, with the champion receiving the NBA Cup and a $500,000 bonus for every participant. Tip off of that sport is ready for 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN2.
