Western Conference:
Group A: Grizzlies, Suns, Lakers, Jazz, Trail Blazers
Group B: Nuggets, Clippers, Pelicans, Mavericks, Rockets
Group C: Kings, Warriors, Wolves, Thunder, Spurs
Eastern Conference
Group A: 76ers, Cavs, Hawks, Pacers, Pistons
Group B: Bucks, Knicks, Heat, Wizards, Hornets
Group C: Celtics, Nets, Raptors, Bulls, Magic
@NightOwl no, all tournament games count as regular season games (except the final). Teams that don’t advance to the knockouts will continue playing regular season games as the tournament is happening. But this is super confusing and the NBA has done a terrible job of explaining it. I think maybe even some teams haven’t understood the concept yet.