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Ryan Phillips

NBA Play-In Tournament 2026 Schedule, Dates and Start Times

The 2025-26 season is at its end, and it’s time to turn our attention to the playoffs. The NBA’s play-in tournament will be up first, as eight teams fight for the final four spots in the postseason.

The tournament will tip off on Tuesday, April 14, and conclude on Friday, April 17, with two teams from each conference advancing to join the full playoff field.

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