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Here's the updated bracket and schedule for Round 1 of the NBA playoffs – NBC DFW
The 2024 NBA playoffs are underway.
The opening round features rematches of both conference final series from last year, with the No. 2 Denver Nuggets up against the No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers and the No. 1 Boston Celtics seeking revenge over the No. 8 Miami Heat.
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Meanwhile, the No. 2 New York Knicks and No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers are squaring off in the postseason for the first time since 1989, while the No. 4 Los Angeles Clippers and No. 5 Dallas Mavericks are meeting for the third time in five years.
From the updated schedule to where each series stands and more, here’s what to know about the first round of the playoffs:
Here’s an updated look at where each first-round series stands:
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Here’s an updated look at the first-round schedule (* = if necessary):
Eastern Conference
No. 1 Celtics vs. No. 8 Heat
No. 2 Knicks vs. No. 7 76ers
No. 3 Bucks vs. No. 6 Pacers
No. 4 Cavaliers vs. No. 5 Magic
Western Conference
No. 1 Thunder vs. No. 8 Pelicans
No. 2 Nuggets vs. No. 7 Lakers
No. 3 Timberwolves vs. No. 6 Suns
No. 4 Clippers vs. No. 5 Mavericks
All playoff series are best of seven with a 2-2-1-1-1 format. The higher seed hosts Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
Unlike the NFL playoffs, teams aren’t reseeded after the first round. So the winner of the 1-8 matchup faces the winner of the 4-5 matchup in Round 2, while the winner of the 2-7 matchup faces the winner of the 3-6 matchup.
The second round is scheduled to start May 6-7, though it could be moved up to May 4-5 if the first-round ends early.
NBA playoff games will be broadcast nationally across ESPN, TNT, NBA TV and ABC.
Games on ABC and ESPN will be available to stream on ESPN.com and the ESPN app. TNT games can be streamed on TNTdrama.com and the TNT app. Games on NBA TV can be streamed on NBA.com and the NBA app.
