The NBA has unveiled the highly anticipated schedule for the knockout rounds of the inaugural In-Season Tournament. Fans can gear up for an action-packed series of games as teams battle it out for a chance to be crowned the first-ever NBA Cup winners. In addition to the knockout rounds, the schedule also includes regular season games for the teams that do not advance further.
NBA: Check Out In-Season Tournament Knockout Round Schedule
The quarterfinals will kick off with an exciting matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns at the Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. PT. This game will be part of a TNT doubleheader, which will also feature an Eastern Conference quarterfinals clash between the New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks.
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On Monday, December 4th, fans can enjoy a doubleheader hosted by TNT and TruTV, with the Boston Celtics taking on the Indiana Pacers and the New Orleans Pelicans facing off against the Sacramento Kings. Following the quarterfinals, the tournament will move to the semifinal round, which will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Eastern Conference semifinal will be aired on ESPN at 2:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, December 7th, while the Western Conference semifinal will be broadcasted on TNT/TruTV at 6:00 p.m. PT on the same day.
Interestingly, the NBA has devised a unique schedule for the teams that do not advance beyond the quarterfinals. For instance, if both the Lakers and the Pelicans lose in the quarterfinals, they will face each other in an additional regular season game on Friday, December 8th at 5:00 p.m. PT. Similarly, if the Lakers and the Kings are eliminated, they will also play on the same day at 7:30 p.m. PT, with the Lakers visiting New Orleans and later hosting the Kings.
The culmination of the In-Season Tournament will be the highly-anticipated Finals, taking place on Saturday, December 9th at 5:00 p.m. PT in Las Vegas. This thrilling event will determine the first-ever NBA Cup winners, who will walk away with coveted bragging rights and substantial prize money.
Basketball enthusiasts and fans alike are eagerly awaiting the knockout rounds of the In-Season Tournament, as it promises to deliver intense competition and thrilling moments on the court. Make sure to mark your calendars and catch all the action as the NBA’s top teams vie for glory in this groundbreaking midseason showdown.
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