Who Plays Today In The NBA Playoffs?
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The NBA Playoffs are in full swing and we’ve got all the info you need to know about who’s playing today.
The Current NBA Playoff Picture
The current NBA playoff picture is looking very tight as we approach the end of the season. There are a few teams that have clinched their spot in the playoffs, but the majority of the teams are still fighting for a chance to make it to the post-season. With only a few weeks left in the regular season, every game counts and every team is giving it their all.
Who’s In
As the 2019-2020 NBA season comes to a close, the playoff picture is becoming clearer. So far, the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Toronto Raptors have clinched the top seeds in their respective conferences. The defending champion Raptors are currently second in the East behind the Bucks, but they have clinched a spot in the postseason.
The race for the final few playoff spots is still ongoing. In the East, the Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, and Philadelphia 76ers are currently battling it out for seeds 4-6. The Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic are also still in contention, but they will need to make up some ground to catch up to the other teams.
In the West, the Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Clippers are all fighting for seeds 3-8. The Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers are also technically still alive, but they would need to win nearly every game for the rest of the season to have a chance at making the playoffs.
It should be an exciting race to the finish!
Who’s Out
The current NBA Playoff Picture shows the 8 teams from each conference that have qualified for the playoffs. The seeding will be determined by each team’s record. The top seed in each conference will play the 8th seed, the 2nd seed will play the 7th seed, the 3rd seed will play the 6th seed and the 4th seed will play the 5th seed.
The teams that did not make the playoffs are:
-Atlanta Hawks
-Charlotte Hornets
-Chicago Bulls
-Cleveland Cavaliers
-Dallas Mavericks
-Denver Nuggets
-Detroit Pistons
-Golden State Warriors
-Houston Rockets
-Indiana Pacers
-LA Clippers
-LA Lakers
– Memphis Grizzlies
-Miami Heat
-Milwaukee Bucks
-Minnesota Timberwolves
-New Orleans Pelicans New York Knicks Oklahoma City Thunder Orlando Magic Philadelphia 76ers Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs Toronto Raptors Utah Jazz Washington Wizards
The First Round Matchups
The first round of the NBA playoffs is set, and there are some great matchups. In the Western Conference, the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers will take on the eighth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers. The second-seeded Denver Nuggets will take on the seventh-seeded San Antonio Spurs. The third-seeded Utah Jazz will take on the sixth-seeded Houston Rockets. And the fourth-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the fifth-seeded Dallas Mavericks.
Eastern Conference
The Eastern Conference is made up of the following teams:
-Atlanta Hawks
-Boston Celtics
-Brooklyn Nets
-Charlotte Hornets
-Chicago Bulls
-Cleveland Cavaliers
-Detroit Pistons
-Indiana Pacers
-Miami Heat
-Milwaukee Bucks
-New York Knicks
-Orlando Magic
-Philadelphia 76ers – Toronto Raptors
Western Conference
In the Western Conference, the first round matchups are:
-Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz
-Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers
-Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers
-Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs
The Second Round Matchups
The 2017 NBA Playoffs are in full swing and we are down to the second round. After an exciting first round, the second round looks to be just as good. Below are the matchups for the second round.
Eastern Conference
In the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Raptors will take on the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round. The Raptors are the favorites to win this matchup, as they have one of the best records in the NBA. The 76ers are a young team that is full of talent, but they have struggled to find consistency this season.
The second round matchup in the Eastern Conference will be between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics. The Bucks are the top seed in the conference, and they have been one of the best teams in the NBA all season long. The Celtics are a young and talented team that has been inconsistent at times this season.
The third round matchup in the Eastern Conference will be between the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat are a veteran team that has a lot of experience in the playoffs. The Bucks are a young team that is full of talent, but they have struggled to find consistency this season.
The fourth round matchup in the Eastern Conference will be between the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics. The Raptors are the favorites to win this series, as they have one of the best records in the NBA. The Celtics are a young and talented team that has been inconsistent at times this season.
Western Conference
In the Western Conference, the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Houston Rockets, while the second-seeded Denver Nuggets will face off against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers are coming off a commanding victory in their first-round matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, while the Rockets managed to squeak by in their seven-game series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Nuggets had a much tougher time in their first round matchup, as they needed all seven games to get past the Utah Jazz.
Meanwhile, in the Eastern Conference, the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Miami Heat. The Bucks were dominant in their first-round matchup against the Orlando Magic, while the Heat had to work hard to get past the Indiana Pacers in their seven-game series.
The Third Round Matchups
The third round of the NBA playoffs are set, and there are some great matchups. In the East, the Boston Celtics will take on the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics are coming off a win against the Milwaukee Bucks, while the 76ers beat the Miami Heat. In the West, the Golden State Warriors will play the Houston Rockets. The Warriors are coming off a win against the New Orleans Pelicans, while the Rockets beat the Utah Jazz.
Eastern Conference
In the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Raptors will take on the Philadelphia
76ers in what is sure to be an exciting matchup. The Raptors are coming off of a
win against the Orlando Magic, while the 76ers are fresh off of a victory against
the Brooklyn Nets. This will be the first time these two teams have faced off
against each other in the playoffs, so it will be interesting to see how they match
up. The winner of this series will advance to the Conference Finals, where they
will take on either the Milwaukee Bucks or the Boston Celtics.
Western Conference
In the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Houston Rockets in what is sure to be an exciting matchup. The Lakers are coming off of a hard-fought victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, while the Rockets are coming off of a dominant win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This will be the first time these two teams have met in the playoffs since 2009, when the Lakers won in six games.
The other matchup in the Western Conference will see the Denver Nuggets take on the Los Angeles Clippers. The Nuggets are coming off of a tough loss to the Jazz in their last game, while the Clippers are coming off of a win against the Mavericks. This will be the first time these two teams have met in the playoffs since 2006, when the Nuggets won in six games.
The NBA Finals
The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers are set to face off in the NBA Finals. This is the fourth consecutive year that these two teams have met in the Finals. The Warriors have won two of the three previous meetings. The Cavaliers will be looking to take home the title this year. Who will come out on top?
Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference
The National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals is the championship series of the NBA. The Eastern and Western conference champions play a best-of-seven game series to determine the league champion. The winning team of the series receives the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
