The NBA postseason kicked off with the Play-In Tournament opening games on Tuesday night, setting the stage for an exciting playoff season. After a hectic final day of the regular season on Sunday, most playoff seeds were determined, with teams now vying for the coveted championship title.
The Play-In Tournament is determining the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. The 76ers secured the No. 7 seed in the East after defeating the Heat, setting up a first-round matchup against the Knicks. In the West, the Lakers claimed the No. 7 seed, while the Kings advanced by defeating the Warriors.
Exciting first-round matchups include Nuggets vs. Lakers, Timberwolves vs. Suns, Clippers vs. Mavericks, Bucks vs. Pacers, Cavaliers vs. Magic, and the anticipated showdown between the Knicks and 76ers. The NBA has also released the complete schedule for the first round of the playoffs, with dates, game times, and TV/streaming information available for fans to follow their favorite teams.
Fans can catch all the playoff action on ABC, ESPN, and NBA TV, with streaming available on fubo. The schedule includes Play-In Tournament games as well as the first-round matchups, with some games scheduled to determine the No. 8 seeds in each conference. Stay tuned for all the thrilling action as the NBA postseason heats up.
