When Does the NBA Playoffs Start in 2021?
Contents
The 2021 NBA Playoffs are set to begin on May 22nd. Find out the full schedule and how to watch here.
Introduction
The 2021 NBA Playoffs will begin on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The playoffs will conclude with the NBA Finals in July.
What is the NBA Playoffs?
The NBA Playoffs are a tournament held after the conclusion of the regular season to determine the champion of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The playoffs began on April 14, 2019 and will end on June 16, 2019 with the NBA Finals.
When does the NBA Playoffs Start in 2021?
The 2021 NBA Playoffs will begin on Saturday, May 22. The playoffs will end no later than July 22, with the NBA Finals slated to start on July 8 and end no later than July 22.
How to watch the NBA Playoffs?
The 2021 NBA Playoffs will begin on Saturday, May 22. The postseason will consist of four rounds of best-of-seven series.
The first round of the playoffs will feature the following matchups:
(1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (8) Miami Heat
(2) Brooklyn Nets vs. (7) Boston Celtics
(3) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (6) Atlanta Hawks
(4) New York Knicks vs. (5) Charlotte Hornets
How to watch the NBA Playoffs?
You can watch the NBA Playoffs on ESPN, ABC, and TNT.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the NBA playoffs will start on Saturday, May 22nd. The first two rounds will be played between the eight seeded teams in each conference. The four winners will advance to the conference finals. The NBA Finals will start on June 7th and will conclude no later than June 27th.
