The NBA has officially announced the schedule for the 2024 Play-In Tournament, a thrilling prelude to the playoffs that gives additional teams a chance to compete for postseason success. The Play-In Tournament has quickly become a highly anticipated part of the NBA calendar, generating excitement and competitive fervor as teams battle for the final playoff spots. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s tournament schedule, the format, and the implications for teams vying to secure their place in the postseason.
The 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament will take place from April 9 to April 12, just after the conclusion of the regular season. This compact, high-stakes tournament will feature the teams that finished 7th through 10th in the Eastern and Western Conferences. The format is designed to ensure that every game carries significant weight, and each matchup promises to be a must-watch event for basketball fans.
The tournament will kick off with the 7th seed hosting the 8th seed in each conference. The winners of these two games will automatically secure the 7th seed in their respective conferences’ playoff bracket. The losers will have another opportunity to claim the 8th seed but will need to win one more game to do so.
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