The NBA Play-In Tournament has become one of the most exciting additions to the basketball season over the past few years, infusing a fresh sense of urgency and competition into the league’s postseason structure. For 2024, the NBA has unveiled the much-anticipated schedule for the Play-In Tournament, promising fans a compelling string of matchups that will determine the final playoff contenders in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.
The 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament will follow a similar structure to that of previous years, involving teams that finish the regular season in the 7th through 10th positions in each conference. Here’s a comprehensive rundown of the schedule, format, and what fans can look forward to this year.
**Play-In Tournament Format**
The NBA’s Play-In Tournament extends the postseason drama by determining the final two playoff spots in each conference. The format is designed to keep fans on the edge of their seats and teams fighting until the end of the regular season.
1. **7 vs. 8 Game:** The teams that finish 7th and 8th in their respective conferences will have the first opportunity to secure a playoff spot. The winner of this game earns the 7th seed in their conference’s playoff bracket.
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