The NBA playoffs are close to beginning. In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics start as heavy favorites due to their outstanding regular season, where they managed to secure first place with a record of 64-18, surpassing the numbers of their previous season (57-25), proof that The team has improved enough in one year to be considered the top contender for the title.
In the Western Conference, the experienced Denver Nuggets start the postseason as the rival to beat with a record of 57-25, securing second place in the Conference behind the surprise of the season, the Oklahoma Thunder. Although they did not achieve first place like the Celtics, the current champions dream of retaining the title and winning Denver’s second ring in a row.
Which teams will face each other in the playoffs?
In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics are still waiting for their opponent to be defined, which could be the Chicago Bulls, the Miami Heat or the Philadelphia 76ers. Likewise, the New York Knicks could face Miami or Philadelphia, depending on the results of the play-ins. On the other hand, the Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Orlando Magic, while the Milwaukee Bucks will play against the Indiana Pacers.
In the West, the Oklahoma Thunder waits for their opponent to be determined, which will emerge from the series between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings. The Los Angeles Clippers will face the Dallas Mavericks, the Minnesota Timberwolves will compete with the Phoenix Suns and the Nuggets will compete with the Lakers.
Where to watch the NBA playoff games?
The games will be broadcast on ESPN, TNT, NBA TV and ABC signals.
Here all the information about the 2024 NBA playoffs.
Celtics vs Number 8 of the Eastern Conference (to be defined)
Game 1: No. 8 vs. Celtics
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 1.00 pm
Where to watch: ET, ABC
Game 2: No. 8 vs. Celtics
Date: Wednesday, April 24
Time: 7.00 pm
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 3: Celtics vs No. 8
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 6 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 4: Celtics vs No. 8
Date: Monday, April 29
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 5: No. 8 vs. Celtics
Date: Wednesday, May 1
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 6: Celtics vs No. 8
Date: Friday, May 3
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 7: No. 8 vs. Celtics
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Knicks vs No. 7 of the Eastern Conference (To be defined)
Game 1: No. 7 vs. Knicks
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 6.00 pm
Where to watch: ET, ESPN
Game 2: No. 7 vs. Knicks
Date: Monday, April 22
Time: 7:30 pm
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 3: Knicks vs No. 7
Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 7:30 pm
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 4: Knicks vs No. 7
Date: Sunday, April 28
Time: 1.00 pm
Where to watch: ET, ABC
Game 5: No. 7 vs. Knicks
Date: Tuesday, April 30
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 6: Knicks vs No. 7
Date: Thursday, May 2
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 7: No. 7 vs. Knicks
Date: Sunday, May 4
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Bucks vs Pacers
Game 1: Pacers vs Bucks
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 7.00 pm
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 2: Pacers vs Bucks
Date: Tuesday, April 23
Time: 8.30 pm
Where to watch: ET, NBA TV
Game 3: Bucks vs Pacers
Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 5.30 pm
Where to watch: ET, ESPN
Game 4: Bucks vs Pacers
Date: Sunday, April 28
Time: 7.00 pm
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 5: Pacers vs Bucks
Date: Tuesday, April 30
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 6: Bucks vs Pacers
Date: Thursday, May 2
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 7: Pacers vs Bucks
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Cavaliers vs Magic
Game 1: Magic vs Cavaliers
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 1.00 pm
Where to watch: ET, ESPN
Game 2: Magic vs Cavaliers
Date: Monday, April 22
Time: 7.00 pm
Where to watch: ET, NBA TV
Game 3: Cavaliers vs Magic
Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 7.00 pm
Where to watch: ET, NBA TV
Game 4: Cavaliers vs Magic
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 1.00 pm
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 5: Magic vs Cavaliers
Date: Tuesday, April 30
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 6: Cavaliers vs Magic
Date: Friday, May 3
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 7: Magic vs Cavaliers
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Thunder vs. No. 8 of the Western Conference (To be defined)
Game 1: No. 8 vs Thunder
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 9.30 pm
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 2: No. 8 vs. Thunder
Date: Wednesday, April 24
Time: 9.30 pm
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 3: Thunder vs No. 8
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 3.30 pm
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 4: Thunder vs No. 8
Date: Monday, April 29
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 5: No. 8 vs. Thunder
Date: Wednesday, May 1
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 6: Thunder vs No. 8
Date: Friday, May 3
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 7: No. 8 vs. Thunder
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Nuggets vs Lakers
Game 1: Lakers vs Nuggets
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 8.30 pm
Where to watch: ET, ABC
Game 2: Lakers vs Nuggets
Date: Monday, April 22
Time: 10.00 pm
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 3: Nuggets vs Lakers
Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 10.00 pm
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 4: Nuggets vs Lakers
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 8.30 pm
Where to watch: ET, ABC
Game 5: Lakers vs Nuggets
Date: Monday, April 29
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 6: Nuggets vs Lakers
Date: Thursday, May 2
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 7: Lakers vs Nuggets
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Timberwolves vs Suns
Game 1: Suns vs Timberwolves
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 3.30 pm
Where to watch: ET, ESPN
Game 2: Suns vs Timberwolves
Date: Tuesday, April 23
Time: 7.30 pm
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 3: Timberwolves vs Suns
Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 10.30 pm
Where to watch: ET, ESPN
Game 4: Timberwolves vs Suns
Date: Sunday, April 28
Time: 9.30 pm
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 5: Suns vs. Timberwolves
Date: Tuesday, April 30
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 6: Timberwolves vs Suns
Date: Thursday, May 2
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 7: Suns vs. Timberwolves
Date: Sunday, May 4
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Clippers vs Mavericks
Game 1: Mavericks vs Clippers
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 3.30 pm
Where to watch: ET, ABC
Game 2: Mavericks vs Clippers
Date: Tuesday, April 23
Time: 10.00 pm
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 3: Clippers vs Mavericks
Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 8.00 pm
Where to watch: ET, ESPN
Game 4: Clippers vs Mavericks
Date: Sunday, April 28
Time: 3.30 pm
Where to watch: ET, ABC
Game 5: Mavericks vs Clippers
Date: Wednesday, May 1
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 6: Clippers vs Mavericks
Date: Friday, May 3
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
Game 7: Mavericks vs Clippers
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: To be announced.
Where to see it: To be announced.
