Los Angeles, California – The NBA playoffs have officially kicked off with the Play-In Tournament setting the stage for an exciting postseason in the coming months. While most playoff seeds were decided after a hectic final day of the regular season, the Play-In Tournament added a thrilling twist, determining the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds in both conferences.
On Tuesday night, the Lakers secured the No. 7 seed in the West after a hard-fought victory, while the Kings eliminated the Warriors to earn a shot at the No. 8 seed in the conference. The action continues as the Kings face the Pelicans on Friday in a showdown to claim the final spot in the West.
In the Eastern Conference, fans are gearing up for the exciting Play-In games set for Wednesday. The 76ers will host the Heat, battling for the No. 7 seed and a chance to take on the Knicks in the first round. Meanwhile, the Bulls will take on the Hawks in a high-stakes matchup for the 9/10 game.
The stage is set for five thrilling first-round series, including matchups between the Nuggets and Lakers, Timberwolves and Suns, Clippers and Mavericks, Bucks and Pacers, and Cavaliers and Magic. With the NBA unveiling the start dates, times, and TV information for Saturday’s slate of games, fans can anticipate an action-packed weekend ahead.
As the playoffs unfold, basketball enthusiasts can catch all the intensity and excitement with ABC, ESPN, and NBA TV airing all games for streaming on fubo. The playoff schedule promises to deliver a series of thrilling games, culminating in the NBA Finals in June, setting the stage for an exhilarating postseason journey for all fans and teams involved.