The 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament is set to begin on Tuesday, determining the final playoff spots in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. The tournament will feature four key matchups: the Miami Heat will take on the Charlotte Hornets, while the Portland Trail Blazers face the Phoenix Suns in the first round. On Wednesday, the Orlando Magic will visit the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Golden State Warriors will challenge the Los Angeles Clippers. The format allows the No. 7 seed to host the No. 8 seed, with winners securing playoff berths. The losers will have a second chance against the winners of the No. 9 vs. No. 10 matchups. The first-round playoff matchups are already set, with the Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder awaiting their opponents.