8. Orlando Magic, 33-38 The picture in the East is becoming clear already, while the West has a glut of teams fighting to get in or out. Here are the standings ahead of the games on March 24: LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to surpass 50,000 total points on Tuesday vs. […]
8. Orlando Magic, 33-38
The picture in the East is becoming clear already, while the West has a glut of teams fighting to get in or out. Here are the standings ahead of the games on March 24:
LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to surpass 50,000 total points on Tuesday vs. the Pelicans.
With three weeks still left in the season at this time, there’s still a lot to sort out.
What is the NBA Play-In Tournament?
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The exact network and tip-off times for every game will be determined once the matchups are set.
6. Golden State Warriors, 41-30
10. Miami Heat, 30-41 (6 games ahead of No. 11)
How does the NBA Play-In Tournament work?
EAST
The dates for all six Play-In Tournament games have been set. Here’s the schedule:
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It’s almost time for playoff basketball.
When does the NBA Play-In Tournament start in 2025?
6. Detroit Pistons, 40-32
NBA Play-In Tournament dates 2025
9. Sacramento Kings, 35-35
It’s exactly what it sounds like — a tournament to determine who fills out the playoff field.
- Game 1: East No. 8 at East No. 7
- Game 2: West No. 8 at West No. 7
WEST
- Game 3: East No. 10 at East No. 9
- Game 4: West No. 10 at West No. 9
Wednesday, April 16
- Game 5: Winner of Game 3 at Loser of Game 1
- Game 6: Winner of Game 4 at Loser of Game 2
How to watch the NBA Play-In Tournament
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All six games of the NBA Play-In Tournament will air on ESPN and TNT.
What teams will be in the NBA Play-In Tournament for 2025?
The 2025 Play-In Tournament begins on Tuesday, April 15.
The first Play-In Tournament was held in the NBA Bubble in 2020 before the current format was adopted for 2021 and beyond.
That brings us to the Play-In Tournament, which has been used to spice up the chase for the last four postseason spots.
8. Los Angeles Clippers, 40-31
The final two games will pit the losers of the No. 7 vs. No. 8 games against the winners of the No. 9 vs. No. 10 games. The winner of that game makes the playoffs as the No. 8 seed; the loser is eliminated.
The final two games will pit the losers of the No. 7 vs. No. 8 games against the winners of the No. 9 vs. No. 10 games. The winner of that game makes the playoffs as the No. 8 seed; the loser is eliminated.
The final two games will pit the losers of the No. 7 vs. No. 8 games against the winners of the No. 9 vs. No. 10 games. The winner of that game makes the playoffs as the No. 8 seed; the loser is eliminated.
The final two games will pit the losers of the No. 7 vs. No. 8 games against the winners of the No. 9 vs. No. 10 games. The winner of that game makes the playoffs as the No. 8 seed; the loser is eliminated.
10. Phoenix Suns, 34-37 (tied with No. 11)
