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nba playoffs 2024: news, schedule, scores and highlights

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nba playoffs 2024: news, schedule, scores and highlights​

The first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs begins this Saturday and expect plenty of drama after a memorable regular season. The Boston Celtics clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference in March and have homecourt advantage through the entire postseason as they look to return to the Finals for the first time since 2022 and hang an NBA championship banner for the first time since 2008.

First Round

Eastern Conference
No.8: Miami (46-36) at No.1: Boston 64-18)
Game 1: Sunday at Boston, 1 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 2: Wednesday at Boston, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 3: Saturday April 27 at Miami, 6 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 4: Monday April 29 at Miami
Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday May 1 at Boston
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday May 3 at Miami
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday May 5 at Boston

No.5: Orlando (47-35) at No.4: Cleveland (48-34)
Game 1: Saturday at Cleveland, 1 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 2: Monday at Cleveland, 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV)
Game 3: Thursday at Orlando, 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV)
Game 4: Saturday April 27 at Orlando, 1 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday April 30 at Cleveland
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday May 3 at Orlando
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday May 5 at Cleveland

No.7: Philadelphia (47-35) at No.2: New York (50-32)
Game 1: Saturday at New York (6 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 2: Monday at New York, 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 3: Thursday at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 4: Sunday April 28 at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday April 30 at New York
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday May 2 at Philadelphia
Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday May 4 at New York (TNT)

No.4: Indiana (47-35) at No.3: Milwaukee (49-33)
Game 1: Sunday at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 2: Tuesday at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV)
Game 3: Friday at Indiana, 5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 4: Sunday April 28 at Indiana, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday April 30 at Milwaukee
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday May 2 at Indiana
Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday May 4 at Milwaukee (TNT)

Western Conference
No.8: New Orleans (49-33) at No.1: Oklahoma City (57-25)
Game 1: Sunday at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 2: Wednesday at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 3: Saturday April 27 at New Orleans, 3:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 4: Monday April 29 at New Orleans
Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday May 1 at Oklahoma City
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday May 3 at New Orleans
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday May 5 at Oklahoma City

No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.4: LA Clippers (51-31)
Game 1: Sunday at Los Angeles, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 2: Tuesday at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 3: Friday at Dallas, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 4: Sunday April 28 at Dallas, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday May 1 at Los Angeles
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday May 3 at Dallas
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday May 5 at Los Angeles

No.7: Los Angeles Lakers (47-35) at No.2: Denver (57-25)
Game 1: Saturday at Denver, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 2: Monday at Denver, 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 3: Thursday at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 4: Saturday April 27 at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 5 (if necessary): Monday April 29 at Denver
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday May 2 at Los Angeles
Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday May 4 at Denver (TNT)

No.6: Phoenix (69-33) at No.3: Minnesota (56-26)
Game 1: Saturday at Minnesota, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 2: Tuesday at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 3: Friday at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 4: Sunday April 28 at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday April 30 at Minnesota
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday May 2 at Phoenix
Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday May 4 at Minnesota
 

First Round

Eastern Conference
No.8: Miami (46-36) at No.1: Boston 64-18)
Series tied (1-1)
Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101
Game 3: Saturday, April 27 at Miami, 6 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 4: Monday, April 29 at Miami
Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, May 1 at Boston
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 3 at Miami
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 5 at Boston

No.5: Orlando (47-35) at No.4: Cleveland (48-34)
Cleveland leads (2-0)
Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic, 86
Game 3: Thursday at Orlando, 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV)
Game 4: Saturday April 27 at Orlando, 1 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday, April 30 at Cleveland
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 3 at Orlando
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 5 at Cleveland

No.7: Philadelphia (47-35) at No.2: New York (50-22)
New York Leads series (2-0)
Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
Game 3: Thursday at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 4: Sunday, April 28 at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday, April 30 at New York
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, May 2 at Philadelphia
Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, May 4 at New York (TNT)

No.4: Indiana (47-35) at No.3: Milwaukee (49-33)
Series tied (1-1)
Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
Game 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108
Game 3: Friday at Indiana, 5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 4: Sunday, April 28 at Indiana, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 5: Tuesday, April 30 at Milwaukee
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, May 2 at Indiana
Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, May 4 at Milwaukee (TNT)

Western Conference
No.8: New Orleans (49-33) at No.1: Oklahoma City (57-25)
Oklahoma City leads seriies (2-0)
Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
Game 3: Saturday, April 27 at New Orleans, 3:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 4: Monday, April 29 at New Orleans
Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, May 1 at Oklahoma City
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 3 at New Orleans
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 5 at Oklahoma City

No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.4: LA Clippers (51-31)
Series tied (1-1)
Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
Game 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
Game 3: Friday at Dallas, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 4: Sunday, April 28 at Dallas, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 5: Wednesday, May 1 at Los Angeles
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 3 at Dallas
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 5 at Los Angeles

No.7: Los Angeles Lakers (47-35) at No.2: Denver (57-25)
Denver leads series (2-0)
]size-4]Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
Game 3: Thursday at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 4: Saturday, April 27 at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 5 (if necessary): Monday, April 29 at Denver
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, May 2 at Los Angeles
Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, May 4 at Denver (TNT)

No.6: Phoenix (69-33) at No.3: Minnesota (56-26)[/SIZE]
Minnesota leads series (2-0)
Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
Game 3: Friday at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 4: Sunday, April 28 at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday, April 30 at Minnesota
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, May 2 at Phoenix
Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, May 4 at Minnesota
 

First Round

Eastern Conference
No.8: Miami (46-36) at No.1: Boston 64-18)
Boston lead series (3-1)
Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101
Game 3: Celtics 104, Heat 84
Game 4: Celtics 102, Heat 88
Game 5: Wednesday, May 1 at Boston, 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 3 at Miami
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 5 at Boston

No.5: Orlando (47-35) at No.4: Cleveland (48-34)
Series tied (2-2)
Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic, 86
Game 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
Game 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
Game 5: Tuesday, April 30 at Cleveland
Game 6: Friday, May 3 at Orlando
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 5 at Cleveland

No.7: Philadelphia (47-35) at No.2: New York (50-22)
New York lead series (3-1)
Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
Game 3: 76ers 125, Knicks 114
Game 4: Knicks 97, 76ers 92
Game 5: Tuesday, April 30 at New York
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, May 2 at Philadelphia
Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, May 4 at New York (TNT)

No.4: Indiana (47-35) at No.3: Milwaukee (49-33)
Indiana lead series (3-1)
Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
Game 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108
Game 3: Pacers 121, Bucks 118 (OT)
Game 4: Pacers 126, Bucks 113
Game 5: Tuesday, April 30 at Milwaukee
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, May 2 at Indiana
Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, May 4 at Milwaukee (TNT)

Western Conference
No.8: New Orleans (49-33) at No.1: Oklahoma City (57-25)
Oklahoma City win series (4-0)
Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
Game 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
Game 4: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89


No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.4: LA Clippers (51-31)
Series tied (2-2)
Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
Game 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
Game 3: Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
Game 4: Clippers 116, Mavericks 111
Game 5: Wednesday, May 1 at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 6: Friday, May 3 at Dallas
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 5 at Los Angeles

No.7: Los Angeles Lakers (47-35) at No.2: Denver (57-25)
Denver win series (4-1)
Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
Game 5: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106

No.6: Phoenix (69-33) at No.3: Minnesota (56-26)
Minnesota win series (4-0)
Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
Game 3: Timberwolves 126, Suns 109
Game 4: Timberwolves 122, Suns 116
 

First Round

Eastern Conference
No.8: Miami (46-36) at No.1: Boston 64-18)
Boston win series (4-1)
Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101
Game 3: Celtics 104, Heat 84
Game 4: Celtics 102, Heat 88
Game 5: Celtics 118, Heat 84

No.5: Orlando (47-35) at No.4: Cleveland (48-34)
Series tied (3-3)
Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic, 86
Game 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
Game 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
Game 5: Cavaliers 104, Magic 103
Game 6: Magic 103, Cavaliers 96
Game 7: Sunday, May 5 at Cleveland (1 p.m., ABC)

No.7: Philadelphia (47-35) at No.2: New York (50-22)
New York win series (4-2)
Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
Game 3: 76ers 125, Knicks 114
Game 4: Knicks 97, 76ers 92
Game 5: 76ers 112, Knicks 106 (OT)
Game 6: Knicks 118, 76ers 115

No.4: Indiana (47-35) at No.3: Milwaukee (49-33)
Indiana win series (4-2)
Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
Game 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108
Game 3: Pacers 121, Bucks 118 (OT)
Game 4: Pacers 126, Bucks 113
Game 5: Bucks 115, Pacers 92
Game 6: Pacers 120, Bucks 98

Western Conference
No.8: New Orleans (49-33) at No.1: Oklahoma City (57-25)
Oklahoma City win series (4-0)
Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
Game 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
Game 4: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89


No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.4: LA Clippers (51-31)
Series tied (2-2)
Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
Game 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
Game 3: Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
Game 4: Clippers 116, Mavericks 111
Game 5: Wednesday, May 1 at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 6: Friday, May 3 at Dallas
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 5 at Los Angeles

No.7: Los Angeles Lakers (47-35) at No.2: Denver (57-25)
Denver win series (4-1)
Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
Game 5: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106

No.6: Phoenix (69-33) at No.3: Minnesota (56-26)
Minnesota win series (4-0)
Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
Game 3: Timberwolves 126, Suns 109
Game 4: Timberwolves 122, Suns 116
 

The Boston Celtics, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and top overall seed, await the winners of the series between the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers and No. 5 seed Orlando Magic. In the West, the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder take on the No. 5 seed Dallas Mavericks. The other West clash pits the No. 2 seed and defending NBA Finals champion Denver Nuggets against the No. 3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves.


Second Round

Eastern Conference
No.5: Orlando (47-35) or No.4: Cleveland (48-34) at No.1: Boston 64-18)
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Game 1: Tuesday, May 6 at Boston (7:00 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 2: Thursday, May 9 at Boston (7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 3: Saturday, May 11 at TBD (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
Game 4: Monday, May 13 at TBD (7:00 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, May 15 at Boston (TNT)
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 17 at TBD (ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 19 at Boston

No.6: Indiana (47-35) at No.2: New York (50-22)
******
Game 1: Monday, May 6 at New York (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 2: Wednesday, May 8 at New York (8:00 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 3: Friday, May 10 at Indiana (7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 4: Sunday, May 12 at Indiana (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday, May 14 at New York (TNT)
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 17 at Indiana (ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 19 at New York

Western Conference

No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.1: Oklahoma City (57-25)
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Game 1: Tuesday, May 7 at Oklahoma City (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 2: Thursday, May 9 at Oklahoma City (ESPN)
Game 3: Saturday, May 11 at Dallas (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
Game 4: Monday, May 13 at Dallas (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, May 15 at Oklahoma City (TNT)
Game 6 (if necessary): Saturday, May 18 at Dallas (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Monday, May 20 at Oklahoma City (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)

No.3: Minnesota (56-26) at No.2: Denver (56-26)
Minnesota lead series (1-0)
Game 1: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99
Game 2: Monday, May 6 at Denver (10:00 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 3: Friday, May 10 at Minnesota (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 4: Sunday, May 12 at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday, May 14 at Denver (TNT)
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, May 16 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 19 at Denver


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The first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs begins this Saturday and expect plenty of drama after a memorable regular season. The Boston Celtics clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference in March and have homecourt advantage through the entire postseason as they look to return to the Finals for the first time since 2022 and hang an NBA championship banner for the first time since 2008.​
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First Round

Eastern Conference
No.8: Miami (46-36) at No.1: Boston 64-18)
Boston win series (4-1)
Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101
Game 3: Celtics 104, Heat 84
Game 4: Celtics 102, Heat 88
Game 5: Celtics 118, Heat 84

No.5: Orlando (47-35) at No.4: Cleveland (48-34)
Series tied (3-3)
Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic, 86
Game 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
Game 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
Game 5: Cavaliers 104, Magic 103
Game 6: Magic 103, Cavaliers 96
Game 7: Sunday, May 5 at Cleveland (1 p.m., ABC)

No.7: Philadelphia (47-35) at No.2: New York (50-22)
New York win series (4-2)
Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
Game 3: 76ers 125, Knicks 114
Game 4: Knicks 97, 76ers 92
Game 5: 76ers 112, Knicks 106 (OT)
Game 6: Knicks 118, 76ers 115

No.6: Indiana (47-35) at No.3: Milwaukee (49-33)
Indiana win series (4-2)
Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
Game 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108
Game 3: Pacers 121, Bucks 118 (OT)
Game 4: Pacers 126, Bucks 113
Game 5: Bucks 115, Pacers 92
Game 6: Pacers 120, Bucks 98

Western Conference
No.8: New Orleans (49-33) at No.1: Oklahoma City (57-25)
Oklahoma City win series (4-0)
Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
Game 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
Game 4: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89

No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.4: LA Clippers (51-31)
Dallas win series (4-2)
Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
Game 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
Game 3: Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
Game 4: Clippers 116, Mavericks 111
Game 5: Mavericks 123, Clippers 93
Game 6: Mavericks 114, Clippers 101

No.7: Los Angeles Lakers (47-35) at No.2: Denver (57-25)
Denver win series (4-1)
Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
Game 5: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106

No.6: Phoenix (49-33) at No.3: Minnesota (56-26)
Minnesota win series (4-0)
Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
Game 3: Timberwolves 126, Suns 109
Game 4: Timberwolves 122, Suns 116
 

Nuggets' Jamal Murray fined $100K, avoids suspension for toss​


Nuggets guard Jamal Murry was fined $100,000 but avoided a suspension after tossing a towel and then a heating pad in the direction of an official during Denver's 106-80 Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The NBA announced the fine on Tuesday in a release from Joe Dumars, the NBA's executive vice president and head of basketball operations. Murray tossed the objects on the floor during live play with 4:41 remaining in the second quarter and the Timberwolves up 49-30. Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope picked up the pad, tossed it to the sidelines and play continued without any whistle from the referees. Murray -- who finished Game 2 with 8 points on 3-for-18 shooting, 13 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 turnovers -- exited the arena without speaking to reporters, according to a Nuggets spokesperson. He's struggled to find his form this postseason as he continues to deal with a calf strain, shooting just 37.5% from the field through seven playoff games.

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Source: Pacers file complaint to NBA over 78 calls, non-calls​


The Indiana Pacers have submitted 78 instances of incorrect or non-calls to the NBA that they felt put them at a disadvantage in Games 1 and 2 against the New York Knicks, a league source told ESPN. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, speaking after Indiana fell behind 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 130-121 loss to New York on Wednesday, said the team had identified 29 questionable refereeing decisions from Game 1. The source said the Pacers then identified 49 plays from Game 2 that they felt were incorrectly called or not called at all and submitted them overnight to the NBA office.

In Game 1, a kicked ball violation was called in error against the Pacers but not corrected, a decision that ended up costing the team three vital points during the 121-117 loss. The Pacers will have to examine their defensive film as well. After allowing the Knicks to shoot 65% in the second half in Game 1 as they lost a lead, New York shot 67% in the third quarter of Game 2 and flipped the game, outscoring Indiana 36-18 behind Brunson's return. One other issue for the Pacers to review as the series moves to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Friday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) is how to guard Brunson.

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The Boston Celtics, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and top overall seed, await the winners of the series between the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers and No. 5 seed Orlando Magic. In the West, the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder take on the No. 5 seed Dallas Mavericks. The other West clash pits the No. 2 seed and defending NBA Finals champion Denver Nuggets against the No. 3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves.


Second Round​

Eastern Conference
No.4: Cleveland (48-34) at No.1: Boston (64-18)
Series tied (1-1)
Game 1: Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95
Game 2: Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94
Game 3: Saturday, May 11 at Cleveland (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
Game 4: Monday, May 13 at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 5: Wednesday, May 15 at Boston (TNT)
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 17 at Cleveland (ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 19 at Boston

No.6: Indiana (47-35) at No.2: New York (50-22)
New York lead series (2-0)
Game 1: Knicks 121, Pacers 117
Game 2: Knicks 130, Pacers 121
Game 3: Friday, May 10 at Indiana (7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 4: Sunday, May 12 at Indiana (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday, May 14 at New York (TNT)
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 17 at Indiana (ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 19 at New York

Western Conference
No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.1: Oklahoma City (57-25)
Series tied (1-1)
Game 1: Thunder 117, Mavericks 95
Game 2: Mavericks 119, Thunder 110
Game 3: Saturday, May 11 at Dallas (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
Game 4: Monday, May 13 at Dallas (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 5: Wednesday, May 15 at Oklahoma City (TNT)
Game 6 (if necessary): Saturday, May 18 at Dallas (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Monday, May 20 at Oklahoma City (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)

No.3: Minnesota (56-26) at No.2: Denver (56-26)
Minnesota lead series (2-0))
Game 1: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99
Game 2: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 80
Game 3: Friday, May 10 at Minnesota (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 4: Sunday, May 12 at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday, May 14 at Denver (TNT)
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, May 16 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 19 at Denver




The first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs begins this Saturday and expect plenty of drama after a memorable regular season. The Boston Celtics clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference in March and have homecourt advantage through the entire postseason as they look to return to the Finals for the first time since 2022 and hang an NBA championship banner for the first time since 2008.

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First Round​

Eastern Conference
No.8: Miami (46-36) at No.1: Boston 64-18)
Boston win series (4-1)
Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101
Game 3: Celtics 104, Heat 84
Game 4: Celtics 102, Heat 88
Game 5: Celtics 118, Heat 84

No.5: Orlando (47-35) at No.4: Cleveland (48-34)
Series tied (3-3)
Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic, 86
Game 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
Game 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
Game 5: Cavaliers 104, Magic 103
Game 6: Magic 103, Cavaliers 96
Game 7: Sunday, May 5 at Cleveland (1 p.m., ABC)

No.7: Philadelphia (47-35) at No.2: New York (50-22)
New York win series (4-2)
Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
Game 3: 76ers 125, Knicks 114
Game 4: Knicks 97, 76ers 92
Game 5: 76ers 112, Knicks 106 (OT)
Game 6: Knicks 118, 76ers 115

No.6: Indiana (47-35) at No.3: Milwaukee (49-33)
Indiana win series (4-2)
Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
Game 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108
Game 3: Pacers 121, Bucks 118 (OT)
Game 4: Pacers 126, Bucks 113
Game 5: Bucks 115, Pacers 92
Game 6: Pacers 120, Bucks 98

Western Conference
No.8: New Orleans (49-33) at No.1: Oklahoma City (57-25)
Oklahoma City win series (4-0)
Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
Game 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
Game 4: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89

No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.4: LA Clippers (51-31)
Dallas win series (4-2)
Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
Game 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
Game 3: Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
Game 4: Clippers 116, Mavericks 111
Game 5: Mavericks 123, Clippers 93
Game 6: Mavericks 114, Clippers 101

No.7: Los Angeles Lakers (47-35) at No.2: Denver (57-25)
Denver win series (4-1)
Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
Game 5: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106

No.6: Phoenix (49-33) at No.3: Minnesota (56-26)
Minnesota win series (4-0)
Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
Game 3: Timberwolves 126, Suns 109
Game 4: Timberwolves 122, Suns 116
 
NBA Postseason Stat Leaders 2023-24 (Players)

Offensive Leaders
Points: J. Brunson, New York - 34.6 ppg
Assist: N. Lokic, Denver - 9.4 apg
3-Pointers Made: D. Lillard, Milwaukee - 5.0 3pmpg
Defensive Leaders
Rebounds: A. Davis, Los Angeles Lakers - 15.6 rpg
Blocks: C. Holmgren, Oklahoma City - 2.9 bpg
Steals: L. James, Los Angeles Lakers - 2.4 spg

NBA Postseason Stat Leaders 2023-24 (Teams)
Offensive leaders
Points: Indiana - 114.1 ppg
Field Goal %: Los Angeles Lakers - 49.2
Points Differential: Boston - +11.5 pdpg
Defensive Leaders
Points Allowed: Boston. Orlando - 95.9.
Rebounds: New Orleans- 45.5 rpg
Blocks: Oklahoma City - 6.6 bpg
 
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James played two stints in Cleveland and led the Cavs to their only NBA championship in 2016 before leaving two years later. There has been speculation about another reunion, but the 39-year-old has been adamant that he's leaving all his options open. He returned to the Cavs in 2014 and led them to four consecutive NBA Finals appearances, all against Golden State.

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was fined $75,000 for rubbing his fingers together in a money-sign gesture directed at the officials during Game 4 of the Wolves' second-round series with the Denver Nuggets, the league announced Tuesday.

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Gobert was fined $100,000 earlier this season for making a similar gesture toward referee Scott Foster.
 

The Boston Celtics, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and top overall seed, await the winners of the series between the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers and No. 5 seed Orlando Magic. In the West, the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder take on the No. 5 seed Dallas Mavericks. The other West clash pits the No. 2 seed and defending NBA Finals champion Denver Nuggets against the No. 3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves.



Second Round​

Eastern Conference
No.4: Cleveland (48-34) at No.1: Boston (64-18)
Boston lead series (3-1)
Game 1: Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95
Game 2: Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94
Game 3: Celtics 106, Cavaliers 93
Game 4: Celtics 109, Cavaliers 102
Game 5: Wednesday, May 15 at Boston (7:00 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 17 at Cleveland (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 19 at Boston

No.6: Indiana (47-35) at No.2: New York (50-22)
Series tied (2-2)
Game 1: Knicks 121, Pacers 117
Game 2: Knicks 130, Pacers 121
Game 3: Pacers 111, Knicks 106
Game 4: Pacers 121, Knicks 89
Game 5: Tuesday, May 14 at New York (8:00 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 6: Friday, May 17 at Indiana (ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 19 at New York (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

Western Conference
No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.1: Oklahoma City (57-25)
Series tied (2-2)
Game 1: Thunder 117, Mavericks 95
Game 2: Mavericks 119, Thunder 110
Game 3: Mavericks 105, Thunder 101
Game 4: Thunder 100, Mavericks 96
Game 5: Wednesday, May 15 at Oklahoma City (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 6: Saturday, May 18 at Dallas (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Monday, May 20 at Oklahoma City (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)

No.3: Minnesota (56-26) at No.2: Denver (56-26)
Series tied (2-2)
Game 1: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99
Game 2: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 80
Game 3: Nuggets 117, Timberwolves 90
Game 4: Nuggets 115, Timberwolves 107
Game 5: Tuesday, May 14 at Denver (10:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 6: Thursday, May 16 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 19 at Denver




The first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs begins this Saturday and expect plenty of drama after a memorable regular season. The Boston Celtics clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference in March and have homecourt advantage through the entire postseason as they look to return to the Finals for the first time since 2022 and hang an NBA championship banner for the first time since 2008.




First Round​

Eastern Conference
No.8: Miami (46-36) at No.1: Boston 64-18)
Boston win series (4-1)
Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101
Game 3: Celtics 104, Heat 84
Game 4: Celtics 102, Heat 88
Game 5: Celtics 118, Heat 84

No.5: Orlando (47-35) at No.4: Cleveland (48-34)
Cleveland win series (4-3)
Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic, 86
Game 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
Game 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
Game 5: Cavaliers 104, Magic 103
Game 6: Magic 103, Cavaliers 96
Game 7: Cavaliers 106, Magic 94

No.7: Philadelphia (47-35) at No.2: New York (50-22)
New York win series (4-2)
Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
Game 3: 76ers 125, Knicks 114
Game 4: Knicks 97, 76ers 92
Game 5: 76ers 112, Knicks 106 (OT)
Game 6: Knicks 118, 76ers 115

No.6: Indiana (47-35) at No.3: Milwaukee (49-33)
Indiana win series (4-2)
Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
Game 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108
Game 3: Pacers 121, Bucks 118 (OT)
Game 4: Pacers 126, Bucks 113
Game 5: Bucks 115, Pacers 92
Game 6: Pacers 120, Bucks 98

Western Conference
No.8: New Orleans (49-33) at No.1: Oklahoma City (57-25)
Oklahoma City win series (4-0)
Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
Game 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
Game 4: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89

No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.4: LA Clippers (51-31)
Dallas win series (4-2)
Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
Game 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
Game 3: Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
Game 4: Clippers 116, Mavericks 111
Game 5: Mavericks 123, Clippers 93
Game 6: Mavericks 114, Clippers 101

No.7: Los Angeles Lakers (47-35) at No.2: Denver (57-25)
Denver win series (4-1)
Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
Game 5: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106

No.6: Phoenix (49-33) at No.3: Minnesota (56-26)
Minnesota win series (4-0)
Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
Game 3: Timberwolves 126, Suns 109
Game 4: Timberwolves 122, Suns 116
 

NBA Playoffs 2024: How to Watch Pacers vs. Knicks, Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 7s Today​


The best two words in sports define today's NBA playoff action: Game 7. After continuing the trend of home team victories, Indiana Pacers took care of business Friday night at home to even up their series with the Knicks and force a decisive Game 7 today in Madison Square Garden. The winner of this contest, set for 3:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. PT) on ABC, will take on the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals starting on Tuesday.

After dominating displays by the Timberwolves to open the first two games, the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets rattled off three impressive wins of their own to take command of the best-of-seven series. Thursday night, however, saw the Timberwolves once again show off their impressive defense en route to a 45-point win to knot up this series at three games apiece. Sunday, of course, will bring this deciding game with tip-off set for 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on TNT. The winner will head to the Western Conference Finals to take on Dallas Mavericks starting on Wednesday.

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The NBA playoffs' conference finals are set. Four teams remain in the bracket, and only two will emerge with the chance to play in the 2024 NBA Finals. All series are played in a 2-2-1-1-1 format, with the team with the better record hosting Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 (if necessary).


Conference Finals​

Eastern Conference
No.6: Indiana (47-35) at No.1: Boston (64-18)
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Game 1: Tuesday, May 21 at Boston (8 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
Game 2: Thursday, May 23 at Boston (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 3: Saturday, May 25 at Indiana (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
Game 4: Monday, May 27 at Indiana (8 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, May 29 at Boston (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 31 at Indiana (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, June 2 at Boston (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Western Conference
No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.3: Minnesota (56-26)
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Game 1: Wednesday, May 22 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 2: Friday, May 24 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 3: Sunday, May 26 at Dallas (8 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 4: Tuesday, May 28 at Dallas (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 5 (if necessary): Thursday, May 30 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 6 (if necessary): Saturday, June 1 at Dallas (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 7 (if necessary): Monday, June 3 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)






The Boston Celtics, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and top overall seed, await the winners of the series between the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers and No. 5 seed Orlando Magic. In the West, the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder take on the No. 5 seed Dallas Mavericks. The other West clash pits the No. 2 seed and defending NBA Finals champion Denver Nuggets against the No. 3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves.


Second Round​

Eastern Conference
No.4: Cleveland (48-34) at No.1: Boston (64-18)
Boston win series (4-1)
Game 1: Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95
Game 2: Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94
Game 3: Celtics 106, Cavaliers 93
Game 4: Celtics 109, Cavaliers 102
Game 5: Celtics 113, Cavaliers 98

No.6: Indiana (47-35) at No.2: New York (50-22)
Indiana win series tied (4-3)
Game 1: Knicks 121, Pacers 117
Game 2: Knicks 130, Pacers 121
Game 3: Pacers 111, Knicks 106
Game 4: Pacers 121, Knicks 89
Game 5: Knicks 121, Pacers 91
Game 6: Pacers 116, Knicks 103
Game 7: Pacers 130, Knicks 109

Western Conference
No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.1: Oklahoma City (57-25)
Dallas win series tied (4-2)
Game 1: Thunder 117, Mavericks 95
Game 2: Mavericks 119, Thunder 110
Game 3: Mavericks 105, Thunder 101
Game 4: Thunder 100, Mavericks 96
Game 5: Mavericks 104, Thunder 92
Game 6: Mavericks 117, Thunder 116


No.3: Minnesota (56-26) at No.2: Denver (56-26)
Minnesota win series tied (4-3)
Game 1: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99
Game 2: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 80
Game 3: Nuggets 117, Timberwolves 90
Game 4: Nuggets 115, Timberwolves 107
Game 5: Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 97
Game 6: Timberwolves 115, Nuggets 70
Game 7: Timberwolves 98, Nuggets 90




The first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs begins this Saturday and expect plenty of drama after a memorable regular season. The Boston Celtics clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference in March and have homecourt advantage through the entire postseason as they look to return to the Finals for the first time since 2022 and hang an NBA championship banner for the first time since 2008.


First Round​

Eastern Conference
No.8: Miami (46-36) at No.1: Boston 64-18)
Boston win series (4-1)
Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101
Game 3: Celtics 104, Heat 84
Game 4: Celtics 102, Heat 88
Game 5: Celtics 118, Heat 84

No.5 Orlando (47-35) at No.4: Cleveland (48-34)
Cleveland win series (4-3)
Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic, 86
Game 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
Game 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
Game 5: Cavaliers 104, Magic 103
Game 6: Magic 103, Cavaliers 96
Game 7: Cavaliers 106, Magic 94

No.7: Philadelphia (47-35) at No.2: New York (50-22)
New York win series (4-2)
Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
Game 3: 76ers 125, Knicks 114
Game 4: Knicks 97, 76ers 92
Game 5: 76ers 112, Knicks 106 (OT)
Game 6: Knicks 118, 76ers 115

No.6: Indiana (47-35) at No.3: Milwaukee (49-33)
Indiana win series (4-2)
Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
Game 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108
Game 3: Pacers 121, Bucks 118 (OT)
Game 4: Pacers 126, Bucks 113
Game 5: Bucks 115, Pacers 92
Game 6: Pacers 120, Bucks 98

Western Conference
No.8: New Orleans (49-33) at No.1: Oklahoma City (57-25)
Oklahoma City win series (4-0)
Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
Game 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
Game 4: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89

No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.4: LA Clippers (51-31)
Dallas win series (4-2)
Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
Game 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
Game 3: Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
Game 4: Clippers 116, Mavericks 111
Game 5: Mavericks 123, Clippers 93
Game 6: Mavericks 114, Clippers 101

No.7: Los Angeles Lakers (47-35) at No.2: Denver (57-25)
Denver win series (4-1)
Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
Game 5: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106

No.6: Phoenix (49-33) at No.3: Minnesota (56-26)
Minnesota win series (4-0)
Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
Game 3: Timberwolves 126, Suns 109
Game 4: Timberwolves 122, Suns 116
 

2024 NBA playoffs: What will decide Celtics-Pacers and Timberwolves-Mavericks in the conference finals?​


After two thrilling rounds of the 2024 NBA playoffs, we've reached the final four teams vying for the title. The defending champion Denver Nuggets? Gone, bounced by the Minnesota Timberwolves after a wild second-half comeback in Game 7. The Oklahoma City Thunder, the top seed in the Western Conference? Eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks, whose trade deadline makeover created a dangerous championship contender around superstars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. And then there is the East bracket, featuring a matchup few could have predicted heading into the season: the league-leading Boston Celtics against the underdog Indians Pacers, who needed a Game 7 win inside Madison Square Garden to reach their first conference finals since 2014. The Celtics, meanwhile, are here for the sixth time in eight seasons.

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2024 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule, scores, games today: Mavericks looking to build 3-0 lead vs. Timberwolves​


The conference finals are underway in the 2024 NBA playoffs, and the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks have not dropped a single game in their current series. The fifth-seeded Mavericks are just two wins away from the NBA Finals after they went to Minneapolis and stole Games 1 and 2 from the third-seeded Timberwolves by a total of four points. Luka Doncic has outscored Anthony Edwards 65-40 in the first two games in a battle of All-NBA performers. The Western Conference finals shifts to Dallas on Sunday night, where Edwards and the Timberwolves desperately need a win to extend the series back to Minnesota.

The Celtics, up 3-0 against the Indiana Pacers, will go for the series sweep on Monday night in Indiana, where the Pacers just dropped their first game in these playoffs. Boston, the No. 1 seed in the East, rallied from 18 points down and can earn its second NBA Finals trip in three years with another win Monday. Jrue Holiday was the late hero for Boston in Game 3 when he converted a three-point play with 38.9 seconds left to give Boston its first lead in nearly 36 minutes. He followed that with the game-saving steal and two insurance free throws.

Regardless of which of the four remaining teams wins the 2024 title, the NBA will have its sixth different champion in six years, something that has not happened since 1975-1980.

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The NBA playoffs' conference finals are set. Four teams remain in the bracket, and only two will emerge with the chance to play in the 2024 NBA Finals. All series are played in a 2-2-1-1-1 format, with the team with the better record hosting Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 (if necessary).



Conference Finals​

Eastern Conference
No.6: Indiana (47-35) at No.1: Boston (64-18)
Boston lead series (3-0)
Game 1: Celtics 133, Pacers 128 (OT)
Game 2: Celtics 126, Pacers 110
Game 3: Celtics 114, Pacers 111
Game 4: Monday, May 27 at Indiana (8 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, May 29 at Boston (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 31 at Indiana (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, June 2 at Boston (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Western Conference
No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.3: Minnesota (56-26)
Dallas leads series (2-0)
Game 1: Mavericks 108, Timberwolves 105
Game 2: Mavericks 109, Timberwolves 108
Game 3: Sunday, May 26 at Dallas (8 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 4: Tuesday, May 28 at Dallas (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 5 (if necessary): Thursday, May 30 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 6 (if necessary): Saturday, June 1 at Dallas (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 7 (if necessary): Monday, June 3 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)






The Boston Celtics, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and top overall seed, await the winners of the series between the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers and No. 5 seed Orlando Magic. In the West, the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder take on the No. 5 seed Dallas Mavericks. The other West clash pits the No. 2 seed and defending NBA Finals champion Denver Nuggets against the No. 3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves.


Second Round​

Eastern Conference
No.4: Cleveland (48-34) at No.1: Boston (64-18)
Boston win series (4-1)
Game 1: Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95
Game 2: Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94
Game 3: Celtics 106, Cavaliers 93
Game 4: Celtics 109, Cavaliers 102
Game 5: Celtics 113, Cavaliers 98

No.6: Indiana (47-35) at No.2: New York (50-22)
Indiana win series tied (4-3)
Game 1: Knicks 121, Pacers 117
Game 2: Knicks 130, Pacers 121
Game 3: Pacers 111, Knicks 106
Game 4: Pacers 121, Knicks 89
Game 5: Knicks 121, Pacers 91
Game 6: Pacers 116, Knicks 103
Game 7: Pacers 130, Knicks 109

Western Conference
No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.1: Oklahoma City (57-25)
Dallas win series tied (4-2)
Game 1: Thunder 117, Mavericks 95
Game 2: Mavericks 119, Thunder 110
Game 3: Mavericks 105, Thunder 101
Game 4: Thunder 100, Mavericks 96
Game 5: Mavericks 104, Thunder 92
Game 6: Mavericks 117, Thunder 116


No.3: Minnesota (56-26) at No.2: Denver (56-26)
Minnesota win series tied (4-3)
Game 1: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99
Game 2: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 80
Game 3: Nuggets 117, Timberwolves 90
Game 4: Nuggets 115, Timberwolves 107
Game 5: Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 97
Game 6: Timberwolves 115, Nuggets 70
Game 7: Timberwolves 98, Nuggets 90




The first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs begins this Saturday and expect plenty of drama after a memorable regular season. The Boston Celtics clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference in March and have homecourt advantage through the entire postseason as they look to return to the Finals for the first time since 2022 and hang an NBA championship banner for the first time since 2008.


First Round​

Eastern Conference
No.8: Miami (46-36) at No.1: Boston 64-18)
Boston win series (4-1)
Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101
Game 3: Celtics 104, Heat 84
Game 4: Celtics 102, Heat 88
Game 5: Celtics 118, Heat 84

No.5 Orlando (47-35) at No.4: Cleveland (48-34)
Cleveland win series (4-3)
Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic, 86
Game 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
Game 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
Game 5: Cavaliers 104, Magic 103
Game 6: Magic 103, Cavaliers 96
Game 7: Cavaliers 106, Magic 94

No.7: Philadelphia (47-35) at No.2: New York (50-22)
New York win series (4-2)
Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
Game 3: 76ers 125, Knicks 114
Game 4: Knicks 97, 76ers 92
Game 5: 76ers 112, Knicks 106 (OT)
Game 6: Knicks 118, 76ers 115

No.6: Indiana (47-35) at No.3: Milwaukee (49-33)
Indiana win series (4-2)
Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
Game 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108
Game 3: Pacers 121, Bucks 118 (OT)
Game 4: Pacers 126, Bucks 113
Game 5: Bucks 115, Pacers 92
Game 6: Pacers 120, Bucks 98

Western Conference
No.8: New Orleans (49-33) at No.1: Oklahoma City (57-25)
Oklahoma City win series (4-0)
Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
Game 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
Game 4: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89

No.5: Dallas (50-32) at No.4: LA Clippers (51-31)
Dallas win series (4-2)
Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
Game 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
Game 3: Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
Game 4: Clippers 116, Mavericks 111
Game 5: Mavericks 123, Clippers 93
Game 6: Mavericks 114, Clippers 101

No.7: Los Angeles Lakers (47-35) at No.2: Denver (57-25)
Denver win series (4-1)
Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
Game 5: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106

No.6: Phoenix (49-33) at No.3: Minnesota (56-26)
Minnesota win series (4-0)
Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
Game 3: Timberwolves 126, Suns 109
Game 4: Timberwolves 122, Suns 116
 

Four bets for Mavericks-Timberwolves Game 3​


Sunday's Game 3 of the Western Conference finals is a pivotal matchup that could determine the fate of both Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves. Dallas looks to take a commanding 3-0 lead and move toward punching its ticket to the NBA Finals. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves will look to steal a win on the road and prove the team still has fight left in them after two straight losses. The Mavericks are 4-2 at home in the playoffs, while the Timberwolves are 5-1 on the road, having won the first two road games in each of their past two playoff series. This should be an excellent game, so let's dig deeper into the matchup to identify some angles of interest for players and/or teams to outproduce expectation.

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