For the second consecutive season, the NBA will host an In-Season Tournament, now renamed the Emirates NBA Cup. This tournament adds a new level of excitement to the NBA regular season.
NBA Cup 101
To choose the groups for the NBA Cup, both the East and West conference are divided into three groups of five teams. For example, the Raptors are grouped with the Bucks, Pistons, Heat, and Pacers.
Starting on November 12, round-robin group play begins, with tournament games played on Tuesdays and Fridays. The top eight teams will then advance to the single-elimination quarterfinals, which include the three group winners and two wildcard teams from each conference.