Which NBA Teams Are In The Playoffs?
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It’s that time of year again! The NBA playoffs are underway and we want to know: which teams are in?
The NBA Playoffs
The NBA Playoffs are an exciting time for basketball fans all around the world. The best teams in the league go head-to-head in a battle for the championship title. This year, the playoffs will be especially competitive, with a number of strong teams vying for the title.
What teams are in the playoffs?
As of April 13th, 2021, the eight teams that have qualified for the NBA playoffs are the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Brooklyn Nets, the Denver Nuggets, the Utah Jazz, the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Portland Trail Blazers.
What is the playoff format?
The National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament held annually to determine the season’s league champion. The playoffs follow a tournament format. Each team plays an opponent in a best-of-seven series with the first team to win four games advancing into the next round, until the final round, whose winner becomes the league champion.
How can I watch the playoffs?
The NBA playoffs are upon us and there are a few ways that you can watch all the action.
If you have a cable or satellite TV subscription, you can watch the games on ESPN, TNT or NBA TV.
If you don’t have a TV subscription, you can still watch the games by signing up for an online streaming service such as Sling TV, YouTube TV or AT&T Now.
Or, if you just want to watch one game or catch up on highlights, you can always find the latest NBA action on NBA.com or the official NBA app.
The First Round of the Playoffs
Eight teams in each conference qualify for the NBA playoffs. The playoffs are a best-of-seven elimination tournament held after the conclusion of the regular season to determine the league’s champion. The two teams with the best record in each conference are given a bye and automatically advance to the second round of the playoffs. The other six teams are seeded based on record, with the division winners always being seeded higher than the wild card teams.
What is the schedule for the first round?
The first round of the playoffs is upon us and it looks to be just as exciting as the regular season. Here is a look at the schedule for the first round.
The first round of the playoffs will begin on April 15th and will run through April 29th. The playoffs will then take a break for the conference semifinals, which will start on May 1st and run through May 15th. After that, the conference finals will start on May 17th and run through May 31st. Finally, the NBA Finals will start on June 2nd and run through June 16th.
Here is a look at the schedule for each series in the first round:
(1) Golden State Warriors vs. (8) Los Angeles Clippers
Game 1: Golden State at Los Angeles – Sunday, April 15 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Game 2: Golden State at Los Angeles – Tuesday, April 17 at 10:30 p.m. ET on TNT
Game 3: Los Angeles at Golden State – Thursday, April 19 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Game 4: Los Angeles at Golden State – Sunday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
*Game 5: Golden State at Los Angeles – Tuesday, April 24*
*Game 6: Los Angeles at Golden State – Thursday, April 26*
*Game 7: Golden State at Los Angeles – Sunday, April 29*
(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) San Antonio Spurs
Game 1: Denver at San Antonio – Saturday, April 14 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
Game 2: Denver at San Antonio – Monday, April 16 8 p.m.. ET on TNT
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What are the matchups for the first round?
The first round of the 2020 NBA playoffs will feature the following matchups:
(1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (8) Orlando Magic
(2) Toronto Raptors vs. (7) Brooklyn Nets
(3) Boston Celtics vs. (6) Philadelphia 76ers
(4) Miami Heat vs. (5) Indiana Pacers
Who are the favorites to win each series?
The Eastern Conference is wide open this year, with any of the top four seeds having a chance to make it to the NBA Finals.
In the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors are once again the heavy favorites, but they will have to be on their A-game as they take on a very talented Houston Rockets team in the first round.
Here is a look at each series in the first round of the playoffs:
Eastern Conference:
(1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (8) Detroit Pistons
The Bucks are the clear favorites in this series, but the Pistons have been playing well lately and could give them a run for their money. However, I ultimately think that Milwaukee will prevail and move on to the next round.
(2) Toronto Raptors vs. (7) Orlando Magic
The Raptors are another team that is widely expected to win their first-round matchup, but the Magic could make things interesting. Toronto will need to be sharp on both ends of the court in order to get past Orlando.
(3) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (6) Brooklyn Nets
This is one of the most evenly matched series in the first round, as both teams are very talented and evenly matched. I expect this series to go down to the wire, but ultimately I think that Philly will come out on top.
(4) Boston Celtics vs. (5) Indiana Pacers
The Celtics are coming into this series as slight underdogs against the Pacers, but I think they have what it takes to win. Indiana has been playing well all season long, but Boston is a battle-tested team that knows how to win in the playoffs.
The Second Round of the Playoffs
After an exciting first round of the playoffs, the second round is set to start. The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Denver Nuggets, while the Golden State Warriors will face off against the Houston Rockets. In the East, the Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors will battle the Philadelphia 76ers. These second-round matchups are sure to be exciting.
What is the schedule for the second round?
The second round of the playoffs will take place from April 28-May 12. The following is the schedule for the second round:
(1) Golden State Warriors vs. (5) Houston Rockets-April 28, 30, May 3, 5, 7
(2) Toronto Raptors vs. (3) Philadelphia 76ers-April 29, May 1, 3, 5, 7
(1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (4) Boston Celtics-April 28, 30, May 2, 4, 6
(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (3) Portland Trail Blazers-April 29, May 1, 3, 5, 7
What are the matchups for the second round?
The second round of the playoffs is here, and we know the matchups. In the East, it will be the Raptors vs the Sixers and the Bucks vs the Celtics.
In the West, it will be the Warriors vs the Rockets and the Trail Blazers vs either the Nuggets or the Spurs.
Here is a look at each matchup:
Raptors vs Sixers: This is a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Semifinals, which the Raptors won in six games. The Raptors are once again led by Kawhi Leonard, who is averaging 31 points per game in the playoffs. The Sixers are led by Joel Embiid, who is averaging 22 points and 15 rebounds per game.
Bucks vs Celtics: This is a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Semifinals, which the Celtics won in seven games. The Bucks are led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 27 points per game in the playoffs. The Celtics are led by Kyrie Irving, who is averaging 24 points per game in the playoffs.
Warriors vs Rockets: This is a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Finals, which the Warriors won in seven games. The Warriors are once again led by Stephen Curry, who is averaging 29 points per game in the playoffs. The Rockets are led by James Harden, who is averaging 32 points per game in the playoffs.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets/Spurs: The Trail Blazers are led by Damian Lillard, who is averaging 28 points per game in the playoffs. The Nuggets/Spurs are led by Nikola Jokic/DeMar DeRozan, who are averaging 20/21 points per game respectively in the playoffs.
Who are the favorites to win each series?
There are many ways to handicap an NBA playoff series. Some people like to look at the head-to-head record between the two teams, some people look at recent form and some look at who has the best player on the court.
The two best players in the playoffs this year are Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Raptors have home court advantage in their series against the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Bucks have home court advantage against the Boston Celtics.
The other two series in the Eastern Conference are between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat, and the Brooklyn Nets and the Orlando Magic. The Pacers have home court advantage against the Heat, while the Nets have home court advantage against the Magic.
In the Western Conference, there are four teams with a chance to make it to the NBA Finals. The Golden State Warriors have home court advantage against the Houston Rockets, while t
The Conference Finals
The conference finals are the last step before the NBA Finals. The Eastern Conference Finals are between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors. The Western Conference Finals are between the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trail Blazers.
What is the schedule for the conference finals?
The conference finals are the second round of the NBA playoffs. The winners of the first two rounds (the conference semifinals) face each other in the conference finals.
The conference finals are a best-of-seven series. The team that wins four games in the series advances to the NBA Finals. The team that loses the conference finals is eliminated from the playoffs.
In the first round of the playoffs, each team plays its division rivals. The team with the better record in each matchup plays the first, third, and fifth (if necessary) games at home.
In the second round, the teams with the two best records in each conference play each other regardless of division affiliation. Home-court advantage goes to the team with the better record; they play at home for games one, two, five, and seven (if necessary).
The Conference Finals schedule is as follows:
Conference Finals
(1) Warriors vs Rockets – Begins May 14th
(2) Celtics vs Cavaliers – Begins May 15th
What are the matchups for the conference finals?
Now that the NBA Conference Finals are upon us, it’s time to take a look at the matchups. In the West, we have the Golden State Warriors taking on the Houston Rockets. This will be a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Finals, which the Warriors won in seven games. In the East, we have the Boston Celtics taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers. This will be a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, which the Cavaliers won in five games.
The Warriors are looking to repeat as NBA champions, and they will have their work cut out for them against a very tough Rockets team. The Rockets are led by MVP candidate James Harden, who has had an absolutely sensational season. They also have a very deep and talented team that is capable of going toe-to-toe with the Warriors. The Warriors are still the favorites to win this series, but it is sure to be a very competitive and exciting matchup.
The Celtics and Cavaliers will also be meeting in the Conference Finals for the second straight year. The Cavaliers are led by LeBron James, who is arguably the best player in the world. The Celtics are led by Kyrie Irving, who has developed into one of the best point guards in the league. This should be another very competitive and exciting series, and it is sure to be a great matchup between two of the best teams in basketball.
Who are the favorites to win each series?
The Boston Celtics are the favorites to win the Eastern Conference, followed by the Philadelphia 76ers. In the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets are favored to win, followed by the Golden State Warriors.
The NBA Finals
The NBA Finals are the championship round 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 NBA Finals receives the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
What is the schedule for 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 winners of the Finals are awarded the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, which replaced the Walter A. Brown Trophy in 1983.
The schedule for the NBA Finals is as follows:
-Game 1: Thursday, May 30th at 9pm ET on ABC
-Game 2: Sunday, June 2nd at 8pm ET on ABC
-Game 3: Wednesday, June 5th at 9pm ET on ABC
-Game 4: Friday, June 7th at 9pm ET on ABC
-Game 5 (if necessary): Monday, June 10th at 9pm ET on ABC
-Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, June 13th at 9pm ET on ABC
-Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, June 16th at 8pm ET on ABC
What are the matchups for the NBA Finals?
The NBA Finals are here, and we know the matchups. The Golden State Warriors will take on the Toronto Raptors in what should be an exciting series. The Warriors are the defending champions and have won three of the last four NBA titles. They’re also the favorites to win it all again this year. But the Raptors are a very good team, and they’ll be playing at home in front of their passionate fans. So this should be a great series.
Who are the favorites to win the NBA Finals?
The 2019 NBA Finals will be the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 2018–19 season and conclusion of the season’s playoffs. In keeping with tradition, the series will be a best-of-seven matchup between the two conference champions, with the Western Conference holding home court advantage. The Golden State Warriors are the two-time defending NBA champions and are in search of a third consecutive title, while the Toronto Raptors clinched their first ever berth to the NBA Finals in franchise history.
The Warriors entered the playoffs as the top seed in the Western Conference after winning 58 games, while the Raptors earned the second seed in the East with a record of 57 wins. The Warriors then defeated the Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets in six and five games respectively, while Toronto swept both Orlando and Milwaukee before taking out Philadelphia in seven games.
This will be just the second time that these two teams have met in the Finals, with Golden State winning in six games back in 2015. That said, these are two very different teams from when they last met four years ago. Kevin Durant wasn’t even on the Warriors then, while Kawhi Leonard wasn’t on the Raptors. Furthermore, Klay Thompson didn’t play in that series due to injury, while Durant is now sidelined with an injury of his own.
The Warriors are still heavy favorites to win this series despite all of these changes, but it certainly won’t be easy against a Raptors team that is playing as well as any other team in these playoffs.
