FAfter the play-in is over, the NBA playoffs already know the 16 participants and the pairing table with the presence of the Hawks and the Pelicans, the last two teams to qualify. The series for the title begins this Saturday with the first game between the Mavericks and the Jazzmarked by the absence of Luka Doncic, who is out due to a muscle injury and is also in serious doubt to play the second game. The base’s illness can mark the series.
The playoffs will start with the clear favoritism of the Suns in the West. those of Phoenix they have been the best team of the regular season and have broken their record of victories with Chris Paul at the helm and with the points of Devin Booker. The Pelicans will be measured in the first round, with whom nobody counted after starting the course with a balance of 1-12. Whoever wins that tie will face the winner of the Mavs-Jazz.
The nothing surprising Grizzliesanother choral team that does not lose its performance even in the absence of And Morant, present themselves as a threat on that side of the frame. After a historic season, they will face in the first crossing the Timberwolves, coming from the play-in. The last series of the West will be disputed by the Warriors and the Nuggets. the health of Stephen Curry and the many benefits of posible MVP Nikola Jokic They are the main focus of attention.
The East, meanwhile, is exciting as never before. The Heat, in the even final sprint, took the lead and will meet the Hawks. those of Miami, however, do not seem better than many of their rivals on that side. The Celtics They had a great end to the regular season despite some physical problems. They were seconds and, as a poisoned gift, they will run into the Netsseventh from play-in. Kevin Durant y Kyrie Irvingthe most talented couple in the NBA, against one of the best defenses in the League.
The Champions Bucks They aspire to revalidate their title. Your first stumbling block will be the Bulls, who started at a high level and have been falling due in part to injuries. The balance of those Chicago with the best teams in the NBA does not invite optimism before . Lastly, the Sixers they will try to rob the ring from the hand of Joel Embiid y James Harden, although the sensations are worse than when the couple together. His rival in the first round will be the dangerous Raptorswho have made a great regular season finale.
Eastern Conference
Miami Heat (1) vs Atlanta Hawks (8 segunda plaza del play-in)
Game 1 This Sunday (19:00)
Match 2 Tuesday April 19
Match 3 – Friday April 22
Match 4 – Monday April 25 (01:00)
*Match 5 – Tuesday April 26 (if necessary)
*Match 6 – Thursday April 28 (if necessary)
*Match 7 – Saturday April 30 (if necessary)
Boston Celtics (2) vs Brooklyn Nets (7 primera plaza del play-in)
Match 1 – This Sunday (9:30 p.m.)
Match 2 – Thursday, April 21 (01:00)
Match 3 – Saturday, April 23rd
Match 4 – Monday April 25
*Match 5 – Wednesday April 27 (if necessary)
*Match 6 – Friday April 29 (if necessary)
*Match 7 – Sunday May 1 (if necessary)
Milwaukee Bucks (3) vs Chicago Bulls (6)
Match 1 – Monday April 18 (00:30)
Match 2 – Thursday, April 21 (03:30)
Match 3 – Saturday, April 23 (2:30 p.m.)
Match 4 – Sunday, April 24 (7:00 p.m.)
*Match 5 – Wednesday April 27 (if necessary)
*Match 6 – Friday April 29 (if necessary)
*Match 7 – Sunday May 1 (if necessary)
Philadelphia 76ers (4) vs Toronto Raptors (5)
Match 1 – This Sunday (00:00)
Match 2 – Tuesday, April 19 (01:30)
Match 3 – Thursday, April 21 (02:00)
Match 4 – Saturday April 23 (20:00)
*Match 5 – Monday April 25 (if necessary)
*Match 6 – Thursday April 28 (if necessary)
*Match 7 – Saturday April 30 (if necessary)
Western Conference
Phoenix Suns (1) vs New Orleans Pelicans (8 segunda plaza del play-in)
Match 1 – Monday April 18 (03:00)
Match 2 – Wednesday, April 20 (04:00)
Match 3 – Friday April 22
Match 4 – Monday April 25 (03:30)
*Match 5 – Tuesday April 26 (if necessary)
*Match 6 – Thursday April 28 (if necessary)
*Match 7 – Saturday April 30 (if necessary)
Memphis Grizzlies (2) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (7 primera plaza del play-in)
Match 1 – This Saturday (9:30 p.m.)
Match 2 – Tuesday April 19
Match 3 – Friday April 22 (01:30)
Match 4 – Saturday, April 23rd
*Match 5 – Tuesday April 26 (if necessary)
*Match 6 – Friday April 29 (if necessary)
*Match 7 – Sunday May 1 (if necessary)
Golden State Warriors (3) vs Denver Nuggets (6)
Match 1 – This Sunday (02:30)
Match 2 – Tuesday, April 19 (04:00)
Match 3 – Friday April 22 (04:00)
Match 4 – Sunday, April 24 (9:30 p.m.)
*Match 5 – Wednesday April 27 (if necessary)
*Match 6 – Friday April 29 (if necessary)
*Match 7 – Sunday May 1 (if necessary)
Dallas Mavericks (4) vs Utah Jazz (5)
Match 1 – This Saturday (19:00)
Match 2 – Tuesday April 19 (02:30)
Match 3 – Friday April 22 (03:00)
Match 4 – Saturday, April 23 (10:30 p.m.)
*Match 5 – Monday April 25 (if necessary)
*Match 6 – Thursday April 28 (if necessary)
*Match 7 – Saturday April 30 (if necessary)