- Here's a list of all NBA teams who played in the Play-in Tournament.
- The NBA Play-in Tournament was introduced in 2020.
- The first Play-in Tournament happened during the 2020-21 NBA season.
The introduction of the NBA Play-in Tournament during the 2020-21 season has given not only the opportunity for lower-seeded teams in the standings to defy the NBA odds and make it to the playoffs but also provided fans with an exciting opportunity to place their additional bets in BetMGM’s online sportsbook.
The NBA Board of Governors today approved a change to the playing rules that will impose a heightened penalty when a defensive player commits a “transition take foul”and approved the adoption of the NBA Play-In Tournament on a full-time basis. pic.twitter.com/zeEDP4JEp5
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) July 13, 2022
In its three editions so far, who among the teams in both the Western and Eastern Conferences were able to participate and compete in the Play-in Tournament? Find out here.
All NBA Teams Who Competed in Play-In Tournament
| Year | Conference | Play-In Tournament Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Western Conference | Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs |
| Eastern Conference | Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets | |
| 2022 | Western Conference | Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, San Antonio Spurs |
| Eastern Conference | Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets | |
| 2023 | Western Conference | Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Eastern Conference | Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls |
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