How the NBA Season Works: Schedule, NBA Cup, Play-In and Playoffs
The NBA season runs 82 games from October to April, then the play-in and four playoff rounds. Here is how it all works, with 2026-27 key dates.
The NBA season runs 82 games from October to April, then the play-in and four playoff rounds. Here is how it all works, with 2026-27 key dates.
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