The NBA's play-in tournament matchups are finalized
Posted: May 16, 2021 10:53 PM CDT
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer
The NBA's new play-in tournament begins Tuesday night, and it took until the 146th and final day of this compressed season to determine who is going where for the playoffs.
The Eastern Conference matchups, which start Tuesday: No. 7 Boston will host No. 8 Washington, and No. 9 Indiana host No. 10 Charlotte.
The Western Conference, which starts Wednesday: No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers will host No. 8 Golden State, and No. 9 Memphis will host No. 10 San Antonio.