NBA Play-In Tournament: Key Dates and Details
What is the NBA Play-In Tournament?
The NBA Play-In Tournament is a preliminary tournament that determines the final two playoff seeds in each conference. It is played immediately prior to the NBA Playoffs, which is the main tournament of the postseason.
2024 NBA Play-In Tournament
The 2024 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament will take place from April 16th to 19th. The first round of the NBA Playoffs Presented by Google Pixel will begin on April 20th.
Eligibility and Format
The NBA Play-In Tournament features the seventh to tenth-placed teams in each conference. Two teams from each conference advance to the NBA Playoffs.
The tournament consists of a single-elimination round for the seventh and eighth-placed teams, with the winner advancing to face the ninth-placed team. The winner of that game then faces the tenth-placed team for the final playoff berth.
Importance of the Play-In Tournament
The NBA Play-In Tournament provides an opportunity for teams that narrowly missed out on a playoff spot during the regular season to still qualify. It adds excitement and intensity to the end of the regular season and gives fans a chance to see more high-stakes NBA games.
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