The NBA In-Season Tournament's tiebreakers, explained
It feels like the NBA’s In-Season tournament just started, but two teams have already clinched a spot in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. The Lakers and Pacers have officially moved on, meaning two of the eight available spots for the knockout round have been taken.
There are six spots left and just under a week to figure out which teams will get them. And considering where things stand right now, it looks like things could get pretty tight down the stretch.
Now is as good a time as ever to discuss the current standings and go over the tiebreakers for the rest of the tournament. So, without further ado, let’s dig in.