Get ready for the thrill as eight teams face off in seven intense games, all competing for the coveted trophy in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament. With Group Play behind us, the Knockout Round kicks off, promising excitement and the chance for one team to secure a spot in Las Vegas for the inaugural NBA Cup.
The Quarterfinals kick off in the home markets of the top two In-Season Tournament seeds from the Eastern and Western Conferences. The victorious four teams will then journey to Vegas for the Semifinals and the final showdown in the Championship game.
What makes this tournament even more thrilling is that the Championship game won’t affect a team’s regular-season record. Dive into the heart of the action with the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament.
look at the full In-Season Tournament knockout stage schedule:
Quarterfinals
- Monday, Dec. 4: Celtics at Pacers, 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
- Monday, Dec. 4: Pelicans at Kings, 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
- Tuesday, Dec. 5: Knicks at Bucks, 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
- Tuesday, Dec. 5: Suns at Lakers, 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
Semifinals
- Thursday, Dec. 7: Celtics-Pacers winner vs. Knicks-Bucks winner, 5 p.m. or 9 p.m. ET (Played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.) (ESPN)
- Thursday, Dec. 7: Pelicans-Kings winner vs. Suns-Lakers winner, 5 p.m. or 9 p.m. ET (Played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.) (TNT)
Championship Game
Saturday, Dec. 9: East winner vs. West winner, 8:30 p.m. ET (Played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.) (ABC)
Where to catch all the NBA In-Season Tournament action!
- TV channels: ESPN | ABC | TNT
- Live streams: NBA League Pass | Sling TV | Fubo
Score big in the NBA In-Season Tournament and watch the cash prizes roll in! According to the collective bargaining agreement, players are in for a treat based on how well their teams perform. Just making it to the quarterfinals guarantees each player a cool $50,000, and the rewards only go up from there:
- Win the championship: $500,000 per player
- Make it to the championship game: $200,000 per player
- Reach the semifinal game: $100,000 per player
- Land in the quarterfinals: $50,000 per player
But that’s not all! Players can also aim for the coveted In-Season Tournament MVP award and a spot on the All-Tournament Team.
And it’s not just the players getting in on the action—the coaching staff is scoring too! Head coaches take home the same amount as the players, while assistant coaches get a slice of the pie, totaling 75 percent of the head coach’s payout.
It’s not just a game; it’s a payday for both players and coaches in the thrilling world of the NBA In-Season Tournament!
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