The NBA Playoffs begin Tuesday night with the opening game of the play-in tournament. Familiar faces from the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers and more will be featured.
This single-elimination tournament format adds even more excitement as teams battle for the final playoff spot in each conference.
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How do play-ins work?
Understanding play-ins is critical to following the action. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- The 7th seed will play the 8th seed in each conference.
- The 9th seed will play the 10th seed in each conference.
- 7-8 winner gets the 7th seed
- Loser of 7-8 will play winner of 9-10
How to watch Tuesday night
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- TV channel: TNT
- time: 7:30pm ET
- Live stream: sling tv (Watch LIVE)
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings
- TV channel: TNT
- time: 10:00 PM (EST)
- Live stream: sling tv (Watch LIVE)
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1st round pairings decided, date announced
The remaining pairings for the first round have already been decided. Fans can look forward to exciting series such as Timberwolves vs. Suns, Clippers vs. Mavericks, Bucks vs. Pacers, Cavaliers vs. Magic, and more. We will update dates and times as these games get closer.
NBA odds and betting lines
NBA odds cProvided by Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated on Tuesday at 4pm ET.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans (-1.5)
O/U: 224.5
Golden State Warriors (-2.5) vs. Sacramento Kings
O/U: 223.5
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