NBA Play-In Tournament: Everything You Need to Know
Introduction
The NBA Play-In Tournament is a new event that will take place before the playoffs begin. The tournament will determine the final two teams that will qualify for the playoffs in each conference.
The tournament will be held from Tuesday, April 16th to Friday, April 19th. The top six seeds in each conference will earn automatic bids into the playoffs. The teams seeded 7th through 10th will participate in the play-in tournament.
How the Tournament Works
The play-in tournament will be a single-elimination tournament. The teams seeded 7th and 8th will face off in one game. The winner of that game will advance to face the team seeded 9th in a second game. The winner of that game will advance to face the team seeded 10th in a third game.
The winner of the third game will earn the final playoff berth in their conference.
Teams Participating in the Tournament
The following teams are participating in the play-in tournament:
- Eastern Conference: Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards
- Western Conference: Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, San Antonio Spurs
Schedule of Games
The schedule of games for the play-in tournament is as follows:
- Tuesday, April 16th: 7th seed vs. 8th seed in each conference
- Wednesday, April 17th: Winner of 7th vs. 8th seed vs. 9th seed in each conference
- Friday, April 19th: Winner of 7th vs. 8th seed vs. 9th seed vs. 10th seed in each conference
Conclusion
The NBA Play-In Tournament is a new and exciting event that will add an extra layer of drama to the end of the regular season. The tournament will give teams that are on the bubble a chance to qualify for the playoffs, and it will make the playoffs even more competitive.
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