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submitted 1 year ago by Ph0mX@kbin.social to c/nba@lemmy.world

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

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[-] theragu40@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago

I'm really struggling to understand what the point of the in season tournament is. Why do I want the season to stop, and any momentum to stop, so that our players can... Keep playing in games that don't actually matter? I really don't get it.

[-] derpoltergeist@col.social 4 points 1 year ago

@theragu40 @Ph0mX I think the tournament is unnecessary, but the games do matter, they count for the regular season record.

[-] NightOwl@lemmy.one 3 points 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.

[-] derpoltergeist@col.social 6 points 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.

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