For decades, the NBA regular season followed a predictable rhythm. You'd ask yourself, "How many games in season NBA teams played?" The answer was always the same: 82. While this formula worked, it often left the early-season games in November feeling a little flat. In a bold move to inject new energy and competition into the league's schedule, the NBA introduced its first-ever NBA in-season tournament. The tournament was a new concept. For many fans, the rules, stakes, and e