NBA 2K League Week 12 Preview - NBA 2K League

NBA 2K League Week 12 Preview

The NBA 2K League Playoffs begin on August 17. All NBA 2K League games are streamed on Twitch, every Friday from 6-10 p.m. ET and Saturdays from 11a.m.- 2 p.m. ET and 4-7 p.m. ET.

THE FINAL FOUR: Heading into the final week of the NBA 2K League season, there are four playoff spots up for grabs. The following teams have already secured their playoffs spots: Blazer5 Gaming, 76ers GC, Pistons GT and Knicks Gaming. With six teams still in playoff contention, nearly every game will have an impact on the playoffs. Complete playoff implications for Week 12 will be published on NBA Media Central and @NBA2KLeaguePR.

SATURDAY SHOWDOWN: Four of the six teams competing for playoff spots will start off the action on Saturday, August 11 when they meet in back-to-back playoff-shaping games. Raptors Uprising GC will visit Heat Check Gaming at 11 a.m. ET while Magic Gaming will host Cavs Legion GC at 12 p.m. ET. With all four teams looking for a win to boost their playoff chances, the playoff intensity in these games will be palpable.

CLOSING ARGUMENTS: With voting for the NBA 2K League Awards closing on Friday, August 10 at 6 p.m. ET on Twitter and on Saturday, August 11 at 7 p.m. ET on NBA 2K League Awards, players will try to make their closing arguments for awards this week. The following individual awards will be awarded: Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, and the Sportsmanship award.

PLAYER MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Following the Raptors Uprising GC vs. Heat Check Gaming and Cavs Legion GC vs. Magic Gaming games, the winning teams will have one player available for a live media availability session. Media can submit game-related questions and see responses live on Periscope via @NBA2KLeaguePR. Additional media availability sessions will be announced on @NBA2KLeaguePR.

STANDINGS
1. Blazer5 Gaming (11-2)
2. 76ers GC (9-4)
3. Pistons GT (9-4)
4. Heat Check Gaming (7-4)
5. Magic Gaming (7-5)
6. Cavs Legion GC (7-6)
7. Wizards District Gaming (7-6)
8. Celtics Crossover Gaming (7-6)
9. Raptors Uprising GC (7-6)
10. Pacers Gaming (5-6)
11. Mavs Gaming (5-7)
12. Knicks Gaming (5-8)
13. Jazz Gaming (5-8)
14. Grizz Gaming (5-8)
15. Bucks Gaming (5-8)
16. Kings Guard Gaming (3-8)
17. Warriors Gaming Squad (2-10)