2024 NBA play-in tournament: Our brilliant staff gives you the winner of each game in the West and East
These experts have some thoughts to share on the NBA's play-in tournament.
The NBA’s play-in tournament began in 2021 and it has added a layer of excitement to the postseason.
Teams that otherwise would have potentially considered tanking for better draft lottery odds have instead shown a sense of competitiveness for a chance to sneak into the playoffs. The momentum that is carried by these teams matters, too. Just last season, the Miami Heat managed to go all the way from from the play-in tournament to the NBA Finals.
There are some fascinating teams and superstars (e.g. LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, Zion Williamson, and several others) competing and our staff has predictions for each game before the play-in tournament begins.
Here is how we predict it will all shake out once the games tip-off: