Here’s how the NBA play-in tournament works

A quick explainer on how the NBA’s play-in tournament works

The NBA play-in is right around the corner. It all starts on Tuesday ahead of the NBA’s playoffs.

We know what teams are playing in the tournament with the exception of the 7 seed in the West where it could be either the Lakers or the Trail Blazers slotted to make the play-in.

Although there was a play-in tournament last year, things are a bit different this year as the NBA has looked to make it more of a feature. So the format this go around are a bit different.

Not caught up? Don’t worry! That’s exactly what I’m here for. Here’s a quick explainer on how the NBA play-in tournament works.

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