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Cole Huff

From worst to first: Ranking the NBA’s 8 teams in the 2022 play-in tournament

For the first time since the 2018-19 season, the NBA was able to complete a full 82 game season. It still came with its uncertainties due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but we ultimately got through it. With just a couple of days left in the regular season, we finally have some clarity on what the playoffs might look like.

Before that is the third iteration of the NBA’s play-in tournament, which includes a mix of young-and-upcoming teams, veteran squads and, surprisingly, an abundance of proven superstar talent.

So let’s rank the eight play-in teams based on their talent and likelihood to advance.

All odds via Tipico Sportsbook.

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