Who In The Playoffs Nba?
Contents
The 2017-2018 NBA playoffs are just around the corner, and fans are wondering who will be in the running for the championship title. Here’s a look at the teams that are most likely to make it to the playoffs.
Who’s in?
It’s that time of year again where the race to the playoffs is in full swing and every game counts. As we come down the stretch, let’s take a look at who’s in and who’s out in the NBA playoffs.
The eight teams that make up the NBA’s playoff field are the Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia
The eight teams that make up the NBA’s playoff field are the Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons.
76ers, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons.
The Philadelphia 76ers are the top seed in the Eastern Conference, and they’ll take on the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the playoffs. The Celtics are the second seed, and they’ll face the Indiana Pacers. The Magic are the seventh seed, and they’ll take on the Pistons in the first round.
Who’s out?
There are a lot of teams vying for a spot in the playoffs this year. The race is tight and it’s anyone’s game. Who’s in and who’s out?
The teams that did not make the playoffs are the Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.
The Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder did not make the playoffs. The Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets are the two teams that clinched the final playoff spots. The Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors did not make the playoffs.
When do the playoffs start?
The first round of the playoffs start on April 15th.
The first round of the playoffs is set to begin on Saturday, April 13.
The first round of the playoffs is set to begin on Saturday, April 13. The schedule for the first round is as follows:
Eastern Conference
(1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (8) Detroit Pistons – Game 1: Saturday, April 13 at 3 p.m. ET on ABC
(2) Toronto Raptors vs. (7) Orlando Magic – Game 1: Saturday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
(3) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (6) Brooklyn Nets – Game 1: Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
(4) Boston Celtics vs. (5) Indiana Pacers – Game 1: Sunday, April 14 at 1 p.m. ET on ABC
Western Conference
(1) Golden State Warriors vs. (8) Los Angeles Clippers – Game 1: Saturday, April 13 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) San Antonio Spurs – Game 1: Sunday, April 14 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
(3) Portland Trail Blazers vs. (6) Oklahoma City Thunder – Game 1: Sunday, April 14 at 9 p.m. ET on TNT
(4) Houston Rockets vs.(5) Utah Jazz – Game 1: Monday, April 15 at 9:30 p.m