Have the NBA Playoffs Started Yet?
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The NBA playoffs are one of the most anticipated events of the year. Find out when they start and what you can expect.
Introduction
The NBA playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament held after the conclusion of the NBA regular season. The annual playoffs began on April 15, 2019 and will end on June 16, 2019, with the 2019 NBA Finals.
What Happened in the NBA Playoffs Last Year?
The National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament held after the NBA’s regular season to determine the league’s championship. Eight teams from each of the league’s two conferences qualify for the playoffs.
Why the NBA Playoffs Matter
The NBA playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament among the sixteen teams that qualified for the playoffs by having one of the top eight records in their conference during the 82-game regular season. The tournament concludes with the winner of the Eastern Conference finals and the Western Conference finals playing each other in the NBA Finals.
The NBA playoffs Matter because:
-It is a chance for teams to prove themselves against the best in the league
-It is an opportunity for players to step up and show what they can do
-It is a chance for teams to develop team chemistry
-It is a chance to win a championship
When Do the NBA Playoffs Start?
The playoffs begin April 18th. The broken down schedule is as follows:
First Round
-Saturday, April 18
-Sunday, April 19
-Monday, April 20
-Tuesday, April 21
-Wednesday, April 22
-Thursday, April 23
-Friday, April 24
-Saturday, April 25
-Sunday, April 26
Second Round
-Monday, April 28 – if necessary
-Tuesday, April 29 – if necessary
-Wednesday, April 30 – if necessary
-Thursday, May 1 – if necessary
-Friday, May 2 – if necessary
-Saturday, May 3 – if necessary
-Sunday, May 4 – if necessary
How to Watch the NBA Playoffs
The NBA Playoffs began on Saturday, April 13th.
To watch the playoffs, you’ll need a TV that has ESPN, TNT, or ABC. You can also watch the games online through Watch ESPN, TNT Overtime, and ABC GO.
If you want to listen to the games on the radio, you can find those listings here.
The first round of the playoffs is a best-of-seven series. The conference semifinals and conference finals are both best-of-seven series. The NBA Finals is a best-of-seven series.
The schedule for the first round of the playoffs is as follows:
All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Conclusion
Based on the information provided, it appears that the NBA playoffs have not yet started. The regular season is still ongoing, and it does not appear that any playoff games have been played.
