It’s finally time for the NBA Playoffs. After the Play-In tournament concluded last night with Memphis Grizzlies defeating the Golden State Warriors in OT, we have all the teams. Keep reading to find out who’s in it, what times, and finally, the odds.
The Phoenix Suns are back after an 11-year absence, and so are the most valuable NBA team, the Knicks, who are back after an 8-year drought. Let’s take a look at the brackets and schedule to find out the rest:
Eastern Conference:
- No.1 Philadephia 76ers vs. No.8 Washington Wizards:
Games 1-4: May 23, 26th, 29th, 31st, If necessary Games 5-7 are June 2nd, 4th, 6th
- No.2 Brooklyn Nets vs. No.7 Boston Celtics:
Games 1-4: May 22nd, 25th, 28th, 30th, Games 5-7 are June 1st, 3rd, 5th
- No.3 Milwaukee Bucks vs. No.6 Miami Heat:
Games 1-4: May 22nd, May 24th, May 27th, May 29th, Games 5-7 are June 1st, 3rd, 5th
- No.4 New York Knicks vs. No.5 Atlanta Hawks:
Games 1-4: May 23rd, May 26th, May 28th, May 30th, Games 5-7 are June 2nd, 4th, 6th
Western Conference:
- No.1 Utah Jazz vs. No.8 Memphis Grizzlies:
Games 1-4: June 23rd, 26th, 29th, 31st, Games 5-7: June 2nd, 4th, 6th
- No.2 Phoenix Suns vs. No.7 Los Angeles Lakers:
Games 1-4: May 23rd, 25th, 27th, 30th, Games 5-7: June 1st, 3rd, 5th
- No.3 Denver Nuggets vs. No.6 Portland Trailblazers:
Games 1-4: May 22nd, 24th, 27th, 29th, Games 5-7: June 1st, 3rd, 5th
- No.4 Los Angeles Clippers vs. No.5 Dallas Mavericks:
Games 1-4: May 22nd, 25th, 28th, 30th, Games 5-7 June 2nd, 4th, 6th
If you live in one of the states that have legalized sports betting after the iconic 2018 Supreme Court decision to legalize it, take a look at the odds from Fan Duel, and Points Bet:
- Brooklyn Nets: +210 (Fan Duel), +225 (Points Bet)
- L.A. Lakers: +550 (Fan Duel), +400 (Points Bet)
- L.A. Clippers: +600 (Fan Duel), +550 (Points Bet)
- Utah Jazz: +600 (Fan Duel), +700 (Points Bet)
- Philadelphia 76ers: +800 (Fan Duel), +750 (Points Bet)
- Milwaukee Bucks: +800 (Fan Duel), +800 (Points Bet)
While we don’t know if the odds will match the reality, but one thing is for sure, the NBA Playoffs will bring a lot of action, excitement, and unpredictable moments. So, tune in and don’t miss them.