The play-in round will begin on Tuesday with the Eastern Conference kicking things off. The Western Conference takes center stage on Wednesday with the Lakers and Warriors battling for the No. 7 seed, and the final overall bracket will be determined on Thursday (East) and Friday (West) when the final play-in games for the No. 8 seed take place.
Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament
(8) Wizards at (7) Celtics
⁃ Tuesday, 9 ET on ESPN
⁃ Winner is 7 seed and faces Nets
⁃ Loser plays Hornets-Pacers winner 8 seed
10 Hornets at 9 Pacers
Tuesday, 6:30pm ET on ESPN
Winner plays Wizards-Celtics loser for 8 seed
Loser is eliminated
Western Conference Play-In Tournament
(8) Warriors at (7) Lakers
⁃ Wednesday, 10 ET on ESPN
⁃ Winner is 7 seed and faces Suns
⁃ Loser plays Grizzlies-Spors winner 8 seed
10 Spurs at 9 Grizz
Wednesday, 7:30pm ET on ESPN
Winner plays Lakers-Warriors loser for 8 seed
Loser is eliminated
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