NBA Launches Inaugural In-Season Tournament; Victor Wembanyama's Star Performance Boosts Spurs to Win Over Suns

Victor Wembanyama's dominant performance drives the San Antonio Spurs to a victory in the kick-off event of the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament, with successful predictions placing the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets as potential final contenders.

The NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament features a group stage and a knockout round, with semi-finals and final played in Las Vegas. It begins on November 3rd and concludes with the championship game on December 7th. Each team plays everyone from its group once between November 3rd and November 28th.
Victor Wembanyama performed exceptionally at the Tournament's kick-off event, playing a critical role in the San Antonio Spurs' victory against the Phoenix Suns. He scored 38 points, secured 10 rebounds, and two blocks, making him the second-youngest player in NBA history with a 35-point, 10-rebound game.
The 14 group games will be nationally televised on ESPN or TNT for US viewers. International viewers will be able to watch on NBA League Pass. Each team competes in group stages in designated 'Tournament Nights' on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Six group winners will proceed to the knockout rounds, along with one wild card from each conference. The knockout rounds are single-elimination games resulting in the crowning of the NBA Cup winner.
Predictions for the final winners of the tournament range from the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, and Golden State Warriors. However, other potential contenders include the Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Lakers among others.