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2024 NBA Playoffs: Matchups, results and key dates for every first-round series

yahoo sports staff
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The NBA playoffs are here! The stage is set for juggernauts in each conference to compete for a championship. New stars have an opportunity to shine under the league's brightest lights, while several under-the-radar players could make a difference in any given series. Meanwhile, the NBA's player participation policy is being tested with the playoffs upon us.

We'll keep you covered with each matchup, including schedules, previews and predictions for every series.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 9: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates with fans after a win against the Sacramento Kings at Paycom Center on April 9, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
Can the Thunder make noise in the playoffs? (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY WINS 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

DENVER WINS 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

MINNESOTA WINS 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

DALLAS WINS 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

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives toward the basket as New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
The Celtics and Knicks are looking to make lengthy postseason runs. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

BOSTON WINS 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

NEW YORK WINS 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

INDIANA WINS 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

CLEVELAND WINS 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

  • Conference finals begin: May 21-22 (possible move up to May 19-20

  • NBA Finals begin: June 6

(7) 76ers vs. (8) Heat
(9) Bulls vs. (10) Hawks

April 17: 76ers 105, Heat 104
April 17: Bulls 131, Hawks 116
April 19: Heat 112, Bulls 91

(7) Pelicans vs. (8) Lakers
(9) Kings vs. (10) Warriors

April 16: Lakers 110, Pelicans 106
April 16: Kings 118, Warriors 94
April 19: Pelicans 105, Kings 98