About the In-Season Tournament
The first ever In-Season Tournament will see the Bulls battling East Group C in pool play for the chance to win the NBA Cup. Tournament Nights will take place throughout November, with all games counting for regular season standings. 30 teams compete, 8 teams advance, one is crowned Champion. Bulls In-Season Tournament games are presented by motorola razr+.
@ Toronto Raptors
Friday, 11/24
6:30PM
@ Boston Celtics
Tuesday, 11/28
6:30PM
GROUP PLAY
- Starts November 3
- Group games count toward regular season record
- 3 groups of 5 teams per conference
- 4 total games
- All teams (East & West)
- Game days Tuesday & Friday from November 3 to November 28 excluding Election Day on November 7
QUARTERFINALS
December 4 and 5
- 3 group winners + 1 wild card from each conference
- 8 teams
- Teams that do not reach the quarterfinals will have 2 regular season games added on December 6 and 8 at the conclusion of group play.
SEMIFINALS & CHAMPIONSHIP
December 7 and 9
- Located in Las Vegas
GROUPS
East
- A
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Atlanta Hawks
- Indiana Pacers
- Detroit Pistons
- B
- Milwaukee Bucks
- New York Knicks
- Miami Heat
- Washington Wizards
- Charlotte Hornets
- C
- Boston Celtics
- Brooklyn Nets
- Toronto Raptors
- Chicago Bulls
- Orlando Magic
East
- A
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Phoenix Suns
- L.A. Lakers
- Utah Jazz
- Portland Trail Blazers
- B
- Denver Nuggets
- L.A. Clippers
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Dallas Mavericks
- Houston Rockets
- C
- Sacramento Kings
- Golden State Warriors
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- San Antonio Spurs