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Series previews: What to expect in 1st round of 2024 NBA Playoffs – NBA.com
Get ready for the playoffs with the biggest storylines and key things to watch in every series.
From NBA.com Staff
Before the 2024 NBA Playoffs begin, we preview each series with top storylines, stats to know and predictions.
Eastern Conference
Boston Celtics (1) vs. Miami Heat (8)
New York Knicks (2) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (7)
Milwaukee Bucks (3) vs. Indiana Pacers (6)
Cleveland Cavaliers (4) vs. Orlando Magic (5)
Western Conference
Oklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (8)
Denver Nuggets (2) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (7)
Minnesota Timberwolves (3) vs. Phoenix Suns (6)
LA Clippers (4) vs. Dallas Mavericks (5)
The 2024 NBA Playoffs Presented by Google Pixel concluded with the Boston Celtics winning their 18th championship.
The 2024 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament will include teams with the 7th through 10th-highest winning percentages in each conference.
The defending champs come into the playoffs on a roll, and its experienced core could be too much for L.A.
Joel Embiid will test New York inside, while Philadelphia's perimeter defense must contain Jalen Brunson.
The 2024 NBA Playoffs Presented by Google Pixel concluded with the Boston Celtics winning their 18th championship.
The 2024 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament will include teams with the 7th through 10th-highest winning percentages in each conference.
The defending champs come into the playoffs on a roll, and its experienced core could be too much for L.A.
Joel Embiid will test New York inside, while Philadelphia's perimeter defense must contain Jalen Brunson.
The team begins a four-day training camp before its exhibition opener against Canada on Wednesday.
The young German forward has been key to Orlando's resurgence.
Luka Doncic's 36-point triple-double carries Slovenia past New Zealand 104-87 to clinch a berth in the semifinals vs. Greece.
Golden State reportedly picks up a new sharpshooter to pair with Stephen Curry in veteran marksman Buddy Hield.
Victor Wembanyama scored 24 points to help France defeat Turkey in an Olympic exhibition.
Antetokounmpo scores 32 points in 19 minutes as Greece puts away the Dominican Republic.
