When Do the NBA Playoffs Start?
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The NBA Playoffs are set to begin on April 15th.
The first round of the playoffs will be a best-of-seven series.
The conference semifinals and conference finals are best-of-seven series as well.
The NBA Finals is a best-of-seven series.
Introduction
Extending the NBA season has always been a controversial topic. Some people want to extend the regular season so each team can play every other team an equal number of times. Others want to leave the regular season as-is and just add more rounds to the playoffs. The latter seems to be the preferred option among NBA owners, as they voted unanimously to add two play-in games for the 2020-21 season. But when exactly do the NBA playoffs start?
What are the NBA Playoffs?
The NBA playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament held after the conclusion of the regular season to determine the NBA champion. The tournament brackets are not fixed; they are determined on an annual basis through a seeding system.
When Do the NBA Playoffs Start?
The NBA playoffs are a postseason tournament held annually to crown the champion of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The playoffs begin in April, and end in June.
How Do the NBA Playoffs Work?
The NBA playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament annually held after the NBA’s regular season to determine the league’s champion. The tournament culminates in the NBA Finals, a best-of-seven series to determine the league champion. The winning team of the NBA Finals receives the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
The playoffs were first held in 1947, three years after the Basketball Association of America (BAA) was founded. The BAA merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 to form the National Basketball Association (NBA). The first ever NBA playoffs were held in 1950. The NBA adopted its current format of best-of-seven series for all rounds in 2003.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the NBA playoffs are a best-of-seven series between the eight teams that have qualified in each conference. The Eastern Conference playoffs will start on Saturday, April 14, and the Western Conference playoffs will start on Sunday, April 15. The NBA Finals will begin on Thursday, May 31.
