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Play-in tournament starts Tuesday, giving 8 teams new life
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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reacts on the sideline during the first half an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Philadelphia. - photo by AP Photo/Chris Szagola
MIAMI (AP) — Getting to the play-in tournament probably wasn't the goal of any team when training camps opened back in September. It does, however, beat the alternative. There are 12 teams with playoff spots right now, 10 teams whose seasons are over — and eight teams with a second chance.