The NBA In-Season Tournament is the newest addition to the 2023-24 season, where all 30 teams in the league will vie for the inaugural title played between Nov. 3 and Dec. 9, 2023. This is an added event by the league to increase revenue and viewership. The tournament also allows fans to bet on their favorite teams via NBA odds.
NEW TOURNAMENT. NEW LOGO.
The NBA In-Season Tournament is All-New this upcoming season. Tune-in to ESPN tomorrow night at 7:30pm/et to learn everything you need to know and to see the draw for Group Play! pic.twitter.com/PlysPemEOF
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2023
What’s the NBA In-Season Tournament Format?
The NBA In-Season Tournament features Group Play and Knockout Rounds. Teams in each conference are divided into three groups with five teams each and will play each other. The team with the most wins after all the group play games will advance to the Knockout Rounds.
The Knockout Rounds will have the six best teams out of the group and two “wild card” teams that will play a single-elimination game from the quarterfinals to the championship. The semifinals and championship games were played inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
What’s the NBA In-Season Tournament Schedule?
Group Play began on Nov. 3 and ended on Nov. 28.
Knockout Rounds began on Dec. 4 and ended on Dec. 9 for the championship game.
NBA In-Season Tournament Group Draw
Western Conference
| Group A | Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz |
| Group B | Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans |
| Group C | Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs |
Eastern Conference
| Group A | Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers |
| Group B | Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards |
| Group C | Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors |
NBA In-Season Tournament Standings 2023-24
Western Conference
| Group A | |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 4-0 |
| Phoenix Suns | 3-1 |
| Utah Jazz | 2-2 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 1-3 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 0-4 |
| Group B | |
|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 3-1 |
| Houston Rockets | 2-2 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 2-2 |
| Denver Nuggets | 2-2 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 1-3 |
| Group C | |
|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings | 4-0 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 3-1 |
| Golden State Warriors | 2-2 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 1-3 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 0-4 |
Eastern Conference
| Group A | |
|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 4-0 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 3-1 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 2-2 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 1-3 |
| Detroit Pistons | 0-4 |
| Group B | |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 4-0 |
| New York Knicks | 3-1 |
| Miami Heat | 2-2 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 1-3 |
| Washington Wizards | 0-4 |
| Group C | |
|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 3-1 |
| Orlando Magic | 3-1 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 3-1 |
| Toronto Raptors | 1-3 |
| Chicago Bulls | 0-4 |
What NBA Team Has the Most NBA In-Season Tournament Knockout Round Appearances
The first batch of NBA teams that qualified for the knockout round were the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, and the Boston Celtics.
What NBA Team Has the Most NBA In-Season Tournament Titles
The NBA In-Season Tournament has made its first-ever appearance in the 2023-24 season, and the Los Angeles Lakers were the inaugural tournament champions.
Best show in town. ✨ pic.twitter.com/OBJ2vJ8Obo
— NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2023
Who Has the Most NBA In-Season Tournament Points?
| Player | Team | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers | 187 |
| LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers | 185 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | 174 |
| Damian Lillard | Milwaukee Bucks | 172 |
| Anthony Davis | Los Angeles Lakers | 163 |
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