The 2024 NBA postseason has come to a close, with the first round well underway. Here’s an exhaustive rundown of this year’s playoff bracket and every matchup:
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Miami Heat – The Celts hold a 2-1 lead in their series against the Heat.
(2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers – With a dominant performance from their star players, the Knickerbockers are now three victories short of sweeping their adversaries led by Joel Embiid and James Harden.
(3) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) Indiana Pacers – The Pacers have taken control with a 3-1 lead over Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team after four games.
(4) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (5) Orlando Magic – With both sides securing two victories each, this matchup remains undecided heading into game five in Ohio on Tuesday night.
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) New Orleans Pelicans – The defending champions have a commanding 3-0 lead over Zion Williamson’s squad as they continue their title defense campaign.
(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) Los Angeles Lakers – Nikola Jokic and his teammates are up by three games to one in this series against LeBron James & Co., looking poised for another deep run into the playoffs.
(3) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (6) Phoenix Suns – The Wolves closed out their opponent after sweeping them over four exhilarating games. D’Angelo Russell has played an exceptional role, particularly during clutch time. His form seems to have improved since his days with the Brooklyn Nets.
(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks – Both teams are tied at two wins apiece as they head into game five in Texas on Wednesday night. Can Luka Doncic’s magic be enough to stun Kawhi Leonard and his team? We shall see!
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