Play-In Tournament: Your guide to Heat-76ers and Hawks-Bulls
The Play-In Tournament continues with 4 East teams -- 76ers, Heat, Hawks & Bulls looking to clinch a playoff berth.
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Philadelphia 76ers play Miami Heat in NBA Play-In Tournament ...
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers will face Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
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NBA Play-In - 10 things to know with detail
The NBA Play-In Tournament was introduced in the 2020-21 season as a new format for determining the final playoff spots in each conference.
The Play-In Tournament includes the teams that finish 7th through 10th in each conference at the end of the regular season.
The 7th seed will face the 8th seed in a single game, with the winner earning the 7th seed in the playoffs. The loser will have another chance to earn a playoff spot.
The 9th seed will face the 10th seed in a single game, with the loser being eliminated from playoff contention.
The loser of the 7th vs. 8th seed game will then face the winner of the 9th vs. 10th seed game in a single game for the final playoff spot.
The Play-In Tournament adds an extra level of excitement and competitiveness to the end of the regular season, as teams fight for their playoff lives in high-stakes games.
The Play-In Tournament has been well-received by fans and players alike, as it provides an opportunity for lower-seeded teams to earn a spot in the playoffs and potentially make a deep run.
In the 2020-21 season, the Play-In Tournament featured teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and Washington Wizards, adding star power and intrigue to the games.
The Play-In Tournament is a relatively new concept in the NBA, but it has quickly become a popular and exciting addition to the playoff format.
The NBA Play-In Tournament is now a permanent fixture in the league's schedule, adding an extra layer of drama and excitement to the end of the regular season.