Western Conference:

Group A: Grizzlies, Suns, Lakers, Jazz, Trail Blazers

Group B: Nuggets, Clippers, Pelicans, Mavericks, Rockets

Group C: Kings, Warriors, Wolves, Thunder, Spurs

Eastern Conference

Group A: 76ers, Cavs, Hawks, Pacers, Pistons

Group B: Bucks, Knicks, Heat, Wizards, Hornets

Group C: Celtics, Nets, Raptors, Bulls, Magic

    • NightOwl@lemmy.one
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      1 year ago

      So is it like game played in the tournament and won is less games that have to be played for the rest of the season? Confused, since some teams would rather opt for load management.

      • Pablo M.U. :vericol:@col.social
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        1 year ago

        @NightOwl no, all tournament games count as regular season games (except the final). Teams that don’t advance to the knockouts will continue playing regular season games as the tournament is happening. But this is super confusing and the NBA has done a terrible job of explaining it. I think maybe even some teams haven’t understood the concept yet.