What Seeds Play Each Other In The Nba Playoffs?
We all know that the NBA playoffs are a big deal. But did you know that there’s a seedings system that determines which teams play each other?
If you’re curious about how the seeding system works and which teams are playing each other in the playoffs, then this blog post is for you!
Eastern Conference
The Miami Heat will take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. This is a matchup of the two best teams in the conference. The Heat are the favorites to win the series, but the Bucks have the home-court advantage.
Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets
These two teams are set to face each other in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat
The Milwaukee Bucks are the top seed in the Eastern Conference and will take on the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Bucks have one of the best records in the NBA and are led by reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat are a young team that is led by All-Star Jimmy Butler. This should be a great series between two evenly matched teams.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
In the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers play the Boston Celtics. The winner of this series will go on to play the winner of the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat series in the second round.
Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic
The Indiana Pacers and the Orlando Magic are playing each other in the NBA playoffs. The Pacers are the higher seed and will have home court advantage. This is a matchup of two teams that play very different styles of basketball. The Pacers are a big, physical team that likes to play in the half court and grind out tough wins. The Magic are a young, athletic team that likes to get out and run in transition. This should be a very fun series to watch.
Western Conference
Golden State Warriors (1) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (8) In the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, the Golden State Warriors will take on the Los Angeles Clippers.
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers
In the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors will take on the Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors are the defending NBA champions and are the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. The Clippers are the No. 8 seed in the conference.
The Warriors are led by Stephen Curry, who is averaging 22.9 points per game this season. Curry is one of the best shooters in NBA history and is a two-time MVP. The Clippers are led by Kawhi Leonard, who is averaging 26.9 points per game this season. Leonard is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and was named Finals MVP when he led the Toronto Raptors to an NBA championship last season.
The Warriors and Clippers will play each other in a best-of-seven series. The first game of the series will be played on Saturday, April 13 at 3:30 p.m. ET at Golden State’s home court, Oracle Arena, in Oakland, California.
Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz
In the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets (1) will take on the Utah Jazz (8). The Rockets had the best record in the NBA this season, while the Jazz just barely made it into the playoffs. This should be a fairly easy series for the Rockets, but they can’t take the Jazz lightly.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
In the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. This will be a best-of-seven series, and the first team to win four games will advance to the next round.
The Trail Blazers are the third seed in the Western Conference, while the Thunder are seed sixth. The Blazers finished the regular season with a 53-29 record, while the Thunder were 48-34.
The Trail Blazers won two of the three meetings between these teams this season, but both of those victories came at home. The Thunder won at Portland back in December.
Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Denver Nuggets will face off against the San Antonio Spurs. The Nuggets are the third seed in the Western Conference, while the Spurs are the sixth seed.
The Nuggets and Spurs met four times during the regular season, with the Nuggets winning three of those matchups. In their most recent meeting, on April 3, the Spurs defeated the Nuggets 110-96.
The Nuggets are led by center Nikola Jokic, who averaged 20.1 points and 10.8 rebounds per game during the regular season. The Spurs are led by forward LaMarcus Aldridge, who averaged 21.3 points and 9.2 rebounds per game during the regular season.
The first game of this series will be played on Saturday, April 14 at 3 p.m. ET at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
