Who Plays Tonight in the NBA Playoffs?
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The first round of the NBA playoffs is underway and we have your guide to who’s playing when and where to watch.
Eastern Conference
The top-seeded Bucks will take on the eighth-seeded Pistons in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Milwaukee is coming off a strong regular season in which they had the best record in the NBA. Detroit finished the season with a losing record, but they are a tough team and will be looking to pull off an upset.
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks
The Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks will be facing off in the Eastern Conference tonight in the NBA playoffs. The game is set to start at 7:00 pm EST and will be televised on ESPN. The Celtics are currently leading the series 2-1, so this will be a crucial game for both teams.
The Celtics are coming off of a win against the Sixers in which they were led by Kyrie Irving, who had 31 points. Al Horford was also a key contributor, putting up 15 points and 10 rebounds. The Bucks, on the other hand, lost their last game against the Raptors. Giannis Antetokounmpo was still able to put up 29 points and 13 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to get the win.
Tonight’s game is sure to be a close one, so make sure to tune in!
Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers are set to go head-to-head in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The Raptors have been the dominant team in the East all season, but the 76ers are a dangerous opponent and they cannot be taken lightly.
The Raptors will have their work cut out for them, but if they can play to their potential, they should be able to come out on top.
Western Conference
The Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. This will be a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Finals, which the Warriors won in seven games. The Rockets will be looking to exact some revenge and prove that they are the better team.
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors
The Houston Rockets are set to take on the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. This series promises to be an exciting one, as both teams are loaded with talent and have been playing at a high level all season long.
The Rockets are led by MVP candidate James Harden, who has been absolutely dominating opposing defenses all season long. He is flanked by a talented supporting cast that includes Eric Gordon, Clint Capela, and PJ Tucker. The Warriors, on the other hand, are led by their own “Big Three” of Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson. They also have a deep bench that features players like Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston.
This series is sure to be a close one, as both teams are evenly matched and have plenty of firepower. The first game is set for May 14th at 9 PM EST.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets
The Portland Trail Blazers take on the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The Blazers are coming off a loss in Game 2, which evened the series at 1-1. Portland will look to regain the lead in the series as they head to Denver for Games 3 and 4.
The Nuggets are fresh off a Game 2 victory in which they evened the series at 1-1. Denver will look to take a 2-1 lead in the series as they return home for Games 3 and 4.
Both teams will need to be on their game if they want to win this critical matchup. The Trail Blazers will need to find a way to slow down Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, while the Nuggets will need to contain Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.