NBA Play-In Tournament Begins

The tournament features a mix of veteran experience and rising stars, with Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball leading the Hornets' high-scoring offense.

The Miami Heat face significant injury concerns, as star center Bam Adebayo was forced to exit their final regular-season game.

In the Western Conference, the Suns and Blazers are competing for the No. 7 seed in a matchup few expected at the start of the season.

Viewership for the tournament is expected to reach record levels as the games move exclusively to streaming platforms.