It’s official, the NBA is finally launching the long-rumored “In-Season Tournament.” On Saturday night, the league hosted a kick-off show on ESPN, where the groups for the tournament’s first stage were announced. As the results of the draw surfaced, it became apparent that Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics may have been placed into the easiest group in the Eastern Conference.
The groups are listed below:
Group 1: Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons
Group 2: Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets
Group 3: Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic
Group 4: Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers
Group 5: Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets
Group 6: Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs
Boston’s Group 3 appears to be the lightest of those in the East.