On the heels of an electrifying NBA season, the anticipation for the Play-In Tournament has reached fever pitch. The NBA has recently announced the schedule for the 2024 Play-In Tournament, a critical segment of the postseason that determines the final seeding for the playoffs. The Play-In Tournament, first introduced in 2020, has added an extra layer of excitement to the NBA’s postseason, giving more teams the chance to contend for the championship. Here’s a breakdown of the 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament schedule and what fans can expect.
Starting immediately after the conclusion of the regular season on April 14th, the Play-In Tournament will run from April 16th to April 19th. The Play-In structure includes the 7th through 10th seeds from both the Eastern and Western Conferences competing in a series of knockout games. This innovative format ensures that more teams remain competitive throughout the season, knowing that they have a shot at making it to the playoffs.
The first set of games, scheduled for April 16th, will feature the 7th seed playing against the 8th seed in both conferences. The winner of this game automatically secures the 7th seed in their respective conference’s playoff bracket. The losers