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The NBA's 2024 postseason is set to captivate basketball fans worldwide, starting with the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament scheduled for April 16-19. The excitement ramps up as the first round of the NBA Playoffs Presented by Google Pixel kicks off on April 20.
Play-In Tournament Schedule
The drama begins with the 2024 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament, spanning from April 16 to April 19. Here's what the schedule looks like:
Eastern Conference:
- Miami vs. Philadelphia, April 17, 7 PM ET (ESPN)
- Atlanta vs. Chicago, April 17, 9:30 PM ET (ESPN)
Western Conference:
- L.A. Lakers vs. New Orleans, April 16, 7:30 PM ET (TNT)
- Golden State vs. Sacramento, April 16, 10 PM ET (TNT)
First Round Schedule
Following the Play-In, the first round commences on April 20, promising thrilling matchups across both conferences.
Eastern Conference:
- (2) New York vs. No. 7 Seed, April 20
- (4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando, April 20
- (1) Boston vs. No. 8 Seed, April 21
- (3) Milwaukee vs. (6) Indiana, April 21
Western Conference:
- (3) Minnesota vs. (6) Phoenix, April 20
- (2) Denver vs. No. 7 Seed, April 20
- (4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas, April 21
- (1) Oklahoma City vs. No. 8 Seed, April 21
Further Rounds
As the playoffs progress, the stakes get even higher:
Conference Semifinals: Begin May 6-7, potentially moving to May 4-5 if earlier series conclude swiftly.
Conference Finals: Scheduled for May 21-22, with possible advancement to May 19-20 based on previous rounds.
NBA Finals: The pinnacle of the NBA season, the Finals start on June 6, with ABC broadcasting all the action. The schedule is set to unfold over several key dates, ensuring a gripping series:
- Game 1: June 6
- Game 2: June 9
- Game 3: June 12
- Game 4: June 14
- Game 5: June 17 (if necessary)
- Game 6: June 20 (if necessary)
- Game 7: June 23 (if necessary)
Basketball fans should mark their calendars as the NBA gears up for another unforgettable playoff season, full of intense matchups and memorable moments.