When Will the NBA Playoffs Start?
The NBA playoffs will begin on April 15th.
Introduction
It’s that time of year again! The NBA regular season is winding down and the playoffs are just around the corner. So when will the NBA playoffs start?
The answer, unfortunately, is a bit complicated. The NBA has a “play-in” tournament this year, meaning that the playoffs will actually start a few days before the usual date. The play-in tournament will be held from May 18-21, with the actual playoffs starting on May 22.
So mark your calendars and get ready for some exciting basketball!
The NBA Finals
The NBA Finals is the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Eastern and Western conference champions play a best-of-seven game series to determine the league champion. The winning team of the series receives the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, which replaced the Walter A. Brown Trophy in 1983.
The NBA Playoffs
The NBA Playoffs are set to begin on April 13th. The first round will be a best-of-seven series, followed by the conference semifinals (also best-of-seven), conference finals (best-of-seven), and the NBA Finals (best-of-seven).
The NBA All-Star Game
The NBA All-Star Game is the most recognized of the four major professional sports leagues’ all-star games.
Held annually in February, the game features a mix of the league’s best players, selected by a combination of fans, coaches, and media. The game itself is very entertaining, with a high level of skill on display, and is often considered a preview of the NBA Finals.
The All-Star Game was first held in 1951, and has been held every year since. It was not held in 1998 due to the league’s 50th anniversary and in 1999 due to the league’s lockout.
The 2020 All-Star Game was originally scheduled to be held in Chicago, but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
