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SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament: A Guide to the NBA's Pre-Playoff Frenzy

Introduction

The SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament is a thrilling addition to the NBA playoff race, determining the teams that will fill the final two playoff seeds in each conference for the NBA playoffs. In this blog post, we will explore everything you need to know about the NBA's pre-playoff tournament, including the teams in contention, the tournament format, and more.

Qualifying Teams

The bottom four teams in each conference qualify for the Play-In Tournament. The teams are seeded seven through ten based on their regular-season records.

Eastern Conference

1. Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Atlanta Hawks
3. Brooklyn Nets
4. Washington Wizards

Western Conference

1. Minnesota Timberwolves
2. Memphis Grizzlies
3. Sacramento Kings
4. Los Angeles Clippers

Tournament Format

The Play-In Tournament takes place over a four-day period. The format is as follows:

Day 1

• No. 7 seed plays No. 8 seed, with the winner advancing to the playoffs.
• No. 9 seed plays No. 10 seed, with the winner advancing to face the loser of the No. 7 vs. No. 8 game.

Day 2

No. 7 seed faces No. 8 seed, with the winner advancing to the playoffs.

No. 10 seed faces No. 9 seed, with the winner advancing to face the loser of the No. 7 vs. No. 8 game.

Day 3

Loser of No. 7 vs. No. 8 and loser of No. 10 vs. No. 9 play, with the winner advancing.

Day 4

Winner of Day 3 plays the No. 9 or No. 10 seed, with the winner earning the eighth playoff seed.

Conclusion

The SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament adds an extra layer of excitement to the end of the regular season. It gives the lower-seeded teams a chance to qualify for the playoffs, while also providing fans with more high-stakes basketball action.

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