The NBA Playoffs will tip off on Saturday, April 15. Get hype, people. It’s going DOWN this year. Don’t believe me? Well, then you’re a fool. This year’s post-season has majorly juicy storylines to follow.
With Kevin Durant back in action, can any team really stand against the Golden State Warriors or will they claim their second ring in three seasons? They’re the favorites for a good reason.
Will LeBron James orchestrate a rebound for the Cleveland Cavaliers following an ugly second half of the season? James has appeared in every Finals since 2010, but the Cavs are locked in a dead heat with the Boston Celtics for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Can Mr. Triple Double Russell Westbrook really carry a middling Oklahoma City Thunder team in the playoffs with his relentless style? Or will the MVP candidate see his team get bounced early on?
So many questions with answers coming soon.
NBA Standings
Eastern Conference
1: Celtics
2: Cavaliers
3: Raptors
4: Wizards
5: Hawks
6: Bucks
7: Pacers
8: Bulls
Western Conference
1: Warriors
2:Spurs
3: Rockets
4: Clippers
5: Jazz
6: Thunder
7: Grizzlies
8: Trail Blazers
2017 NBA Playoff Schedule
Eastern Conference
No. 1 Boston Celtics vs. No. 8 Chicago Bulls
Game 1 – at Celtics, Sunday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 2 – at Celtics, Tuesday, April 18, 8 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 – at Bulls, Friday, April 21, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 4 – at Bulls, Sunday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 5 (if necessary) – at Celtics, Wednesday, April 26 (TBD)
Game 6 (if necessary) – at Bulls, Friday, April 28 (TBD)
Game 7 (if necessary) – at Celtics, Sunday, April 30 (TBD)
No. 2 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 7 Indiana Pacers
Game 1 – at Cavs, Saturday, April 15, 3 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 2 – at Cavs, Monday, April 17, 7 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 – at Pacers, Thursday, April 20, 7 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 4 – at Pacers, Sunday, April 23, 1 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 5 (if necessary) – at Cavs, Tuesday, April 25 (TBD)
Game 6 (if necessary) – at Pacers, Thursday, April 27 (TBD)
Game 7 (if necessary) – at Cavs, Saturday, April 29, TNT
No. 3 Toronto Raptors vs. No. 6 Milwaukee Bucks
Game 1 – at Raptors, Saturday, April 15, 5:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 2 – at Raptors, Tuesday, April 18, 7 p.m. ET, NBATV
Game 3 – at Bucks, Thursday, April 20, 8 p.m. ET, NBATV
Game 4 – at Bucks, Saturday, April 22, 3 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 5 (if necessary) – at Raptors, Monday, April 24, 7 p.m. ET, NBATV
Game 6 (if necessary) – at Bucks, Thursday, April 27 (TBD)
Game 7 (if necessary) – at Raptors, Saturday, April 29, TNT
No. 4 Washington Wizards vs. No. 5 Atlanta Hawks
Game 1 – at Wizards, Sunday, April 16, 1 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 2 – at Wizards, Wednesday, April 19, 7 p.m ET, NBATV
Game 3 – at Hawks, Saturday, April 22, 5:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 4 – at Hawks, Monday, April 24, 8 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 5 (if necessary) – at Wizards, Wednesday, April 26 (TBD)
Game 6 (if necessary) – at Hawks, Friday, April 28 (TBD)
Game 7 (if necessary) – at Wizards, Sunday, April 30 (TBD)
Western Conference
No. 1 Golden State Warriors vs. No. 8 Portland Trail Blazers
Game 1 – at Warriors, Sunday, April 16, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 2 – at Warriors, Wednesday, April 19, 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 – at Blazers, Saturday, April 22, 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 4 – at Blazers, Monday, April 24, 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 5 (if necessary) – at Warriors, Wednesday, April 26 (TBD)
Game 6 (if necessary) – at Blazers, Friday, April 28, (TBD)
Game 7 (if necessary) – at Warriors, Sunday, April 30 (TBD)
No. 2 San Antonio Spurs vs. No. 7 Memphis Grizzlies
Game 1 – at Spurs, Saturday, April 15, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 2 – at Spurs, Monday, April 17, 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 – at Grizzlies, Thursday, April 20, 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 4 – at Grizzlies, Saturday, April 22, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 5 (if necessary) – at Spurs, Tuesday, April 25 (TBD)
Game 6 (if necessary) – at Grizzlies, Thursday, April 27 (TBD)
Game 7 (if necessary) – at Spurs, Saturday, April 29 (TBD)
No. 3 Houston Rockets vs. No. 6 Oklahoma City Thunder
Game 1 – at Rockets, Sunday, April 16, 9 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 2 – at Rockets, Wednesday, April 19th, 8 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 – at Thunder, Friday, April 21, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 4 – at Thunder, Sunday, April 23, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 5 (if necessary) – at Rockets, Tuesday, April 25 (TBD)
Game 6 (if necessary) – at Thunder, Thursday, April 27 (TBD)
Game 7 (if necessary) – at Rockets, Saturday, April 29 (TBD)
No. 4 Los Angeles Clippers vs. No 5 Utah Jazz
Game 1 – at Clippers, Saturday, April 15, 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 2 – at Clippers, Tuesday, April 18, 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 – at Jazz, Friday, April 21, 10:00 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Game 4 – at Jazz, Sunday, April 23, 9 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 5 (if necessary) – at Clippers, Tuesday, April 25 (TBD)
Game 6 (if necessary) – at Jazz, Friday, April 28 (TBD)
Game 7 (if necessary) – at Clippers, Sunday, April 30 (TBD)
