When Do the NBA Playoffs Start?

The NBA playoffs are finally upon us. After a long regular season, the best teams in the league will battle it out for the chance to win the NBA Finals. But when do the NBA playoffs start?

Introduction

The National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament held after the conclusion of the NBA regular season. The playoffs began on April 15, 2019, and will end on June 16 at the latest.

What are the NBA Playoffs?

The NBA Playoffs are the annual postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The playoffs began on April 15 and will end on June 26, with the NBA Finalsheld between June 2 and June 16.

Format

The NBA playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament annually held after the Conclusion of the NBA’s regular season to determine the league’s champion for that year. The tournament consists of four rounds: the first two are played within each conference (formerly division), while the last two cross over into the other conference. The first round features eight wildcard teams playing in four matchups, based on seed. Each series is a best-of-seven format, with each team hosting games 1, 2, 5, and 7 while their opponents host games 3, 4, and 6. The higher seed of a series hosts games 1 and 2 (and games 5 and 7 if necessary), while the lower seed hosts games 3 and 4 (and game 6 if necessary); home court advantage does not necessarily belong to the higher-seeded team because it is possible for a lower seeded team to have a better regular season record than its playoff opponent.

The NBA Finals is played between the champions of the Eastern Conference and Western Conference, and is also a best-of-seven series.

Seeding

The NBA Playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament held after the conclusion of the NBA’s regular season to determine the league’s championship for that year. The tournament brackets are made up of the eight teams from each of the league’s two conferences, Eastern and Western. Seeds are awarded in strict order of regular season record (with a tiebreaker system used as needed).

During the first round of the playoffs, which is also known as the Conference Quarterfinals, the higher-seeded team is given home court advantage, meaning all four games will be played at their home arena. If necessary, Game 5 will also be played at the higher seed’s arena, but if the series reaches Game 6 or 7, those games will be played at a neutral site.

The Conference Semifinals and Conference Finals follow a similar pattern, with home court advantage going to the higher seed. However, unlike in the first round, if a lower-seeded team wins Game 5 (or 7 in the Conference Finals), they will not have home court advantage for Games 6 or 7; those games will again be played at a neutral site.

The NBA Finals follow an identical format to the Conference Finals, with home court advantage again going to the team with the better regular season record. This time, however, if necessary Games 6 and 7 will be played at whichever team’s arena was used for Game 5; there is no longer any “neutral site” for these final two games.

When Do the NBA Playoffs Start?

The NBA playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament held after the conclusion of the NBA’s regular season. NBA playoffs begin in April and can last until June. The playoffs follow a 2-2-1-1-1 format, meaning the team with the home-court advantage plays at home for games one, two, five, and seven (if necessary), while the other team plays at home for games three, four, and six (if necessary).

Regular Season

During the NBA regular season, each team plays 82 games. The games are spread out over a period of about six months, from October to April. The regular season schedule is released in early August, so you’ll have to wait a little while to find out when your favorite team will be playing.

The regular season standings are used to determine which teams will make the playoffs. The top eight teams in each conference (Eastern and Western) qualify for the playoffs. The playoff brackets are then set, and the first round of the playoffs begins in mid-April.

Playoffs

The NBA playoffs are upon us, and it’s time to find out when your favorite team is playing.

The first round of the playoffs will begin on Saturday, April 15, with four games. The second round will start on April 28, followed by the conference finals on May 16. The NBA Finals will begin on May 30.

So mark your calendars and prepare for some exciting basketball!

Conclusion

The bottom line is that the NBA playoffs are a long and grueling process, with teams playing up to 28 games over the course of two months. The first round of the playoffs is usually the most exciting, as it features the best teams in the league going head-to-head. The conference semifinals and finals are also thrilling, as they often come down to the wire. The NBA Finals are the pinnacle of the postseason, with the two best teams in the league battling it out for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.