For the first time in league history, eight teams will officially advance to the knockout rounds of the NBA’s In-Season Tournament.
While some fans were initially confused about how it worked, we had plenty of explanations to offer to help provide some clarity. So as the seeding games conclude on Tuesday night, we can preview what is left to come.
The eight teams advanced based on their performance during designated group play between Nov. 3 and Nov. 28. The quarterfinals will be on Dec. 4 and 5 and the winners will play in the semifinals in Las Vegas on Dec. 7.
The quarterfinals are hosted by the teams who had the best record during the seeding games. Meanwhile, the team with the best record in each conference will host the team that advanced as a wild card.
Much like the rest of the In-Season Tournament games to date, each of these games will count as regular season games. But the championship game, held on Dec. 9 in Las Vegas as well, does not count as a regular-season game.
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EAST: Boston Celtics (3) @ Indiana Pacers (2)
GAME: Dec. 4 @ 7:30 PM ET on TNT
EAST: New York Knicks (4) @ Milwaukee Bucks (1)
GAME: Dec. 5 @ 7:30 PM ET on TNT
WEST: New Orleans Pelicans (3) at Sacramento Kings (2)
GAME: Dec. 4 @ 10:00 PM ET on TNT
WEST: Phoenix Suns (4) @ Los Angeles Lakers (1)
GAME: Dec. 5 @ 10:00 PM ET on TNT
