Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament

By Maya Rodriguez March 22, 2024192 views

As the NBA season heats up, fans are gearing up for the highly anticipated 2024 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament, set to take place from April 16 to April 19. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting event:

What is the Play-In Tournament?

The SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament is a thrilling competition that determines the teams filling the seventh and eighth playoff seeds in each conference for the 2024 NBA playoffs.

When is the Play-In Tournament?

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 16, through Friday, April 19. These dates are set after the conclusion of the regular season and before the commencement of the first round of the NBA playoffs.

How does the Play-In Tournament work?

Teams finishing 7th through 10th in the standings of each conference will battle it out for the final playoff spots. Here’s a breakdown:

April 16: No. 7 teams host No. 8 teams. Winners secure the No. 7 seed.
April 17: No. 9 teams host No. 10 teams. Winners advance to the final stage.
April 19: Losers from April 16 face winners from April 17. Winners secure the No. 8 seed.

🏀 NBA 2024 Playoff Schedule 🏀
📅April 16-19: SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament
📅April 20: NBA Playoffs Tip-Off
📅May 6-7: Conference Semifinals (possible move up to May 4-5)
📅May 21-22: Conference Finals (possible move up to May 19-20)
📅June 6: NBA Finals 2024 Game 1 pic.twitter.com/X37XHa7YXE
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Which teams will participate?

As of March 19, potential matchups include:

Western Conference:

Mavericks vs. Suns
Lakers vs. Warriors

Eastern Conference:

Pacers vs. Heat
Bulls vs. Hawks

How can I watch the Play-In Tournament?

Catch all the action on TNT and ESPN, as they televise all six games of the Play-In Tournament. Stay tuned for the official game and broadcast schedule.