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NBA Play-In Tournament Opens With High-Stakes Matchups for Final Playoff Spots

The single-elimination format began today, with teams from both conferences competing for the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds in the postseason.

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Overview

  • The NBA Play-In Tournament, running from April 15 to April 18, determines the final two playoff seeds in each conference ahead of the playoffs starting April 19.
  • Today's matchups feature the 7th and 8th seeds in each conference, with winners securing the No. 7 playoff spot and losers getting another chance later in the week.
  • The 9th and 10th seeds will face off tomorrow, with the losers eliminated and winners advancing to a final play-in game on April 18.
  • All games in the tournament are single-elimination, creating a dramatic, high-pressure format for teams on the playoff bubble.
  • The event, officially branded the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament, is broadcast on TNT and ESPN, with streaming options available for fans.