NBA releases 1st-round playoff schedule
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The schedule for the NBA's first-round playoff series are officially set.
Below is a full list of dates and start times for every upcoming postseason game:
Note: Two series (Thunder-Rockets and Heat-Pacers) involve teams that haven't finalized their respective playoff seeding yet, which means home and away team designation is still to be determined.
Eastern Conference
No. 1 Milwaukee Bucks vs. No. 8 Orlando Magic
| Game | Date | Time | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug. 18 | 1:30 p.m. | Bucks | Magic |
| 2 | Aug. 20 | 6 p.m. | Bucks | Magic |
| 3 | Aug. 22 | 1 p.m. | Magic | Bucks |
| 4 | Aug. 24 | 1:30 p.m. | Magic | Bucks |
| 5* | Aug. 26 | TBD | Bucks | Magic |
| 6* | Aug. 28 | TBD | Magic | Bucks |
| 7* | Aug. 30 | TBD | Bucks | Magic |
No. 2 Toronto Raptors vs. No. 7 Brooklyn Nets
| Game | Date | Time | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug. 17 | 4 p.m. | Raptors | Nets |
| 2 | Aug. 19 | 1:30 p.m. | Raptors | Nets |
| 3 | Aug. 21 | 1:30 p.m. | Nets | Raptors |
| 4 | Aug. 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Nets | Raptors |
| 5* | Aug. 25 | TBD | Raptors | Nets |
| 6* | Aug. 27 | TBD | Nets | Raptors |
| 7* | Aug. 29 | TBD | Raptors | Nets |
No. 3 Boston Celtics vs. No. 6 Philadelphia 76ers
| Game | Date | Time | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug. 17 | 6:30 p.m. | Celtics | 76ers |
| 2 | Aug. 19 | 6:30 p.m. | Celtics | 76ers |
| 3 | Aug. 21 | 6:30 p.m. | 76ers | Celtics |
| 4 | Aug. 23 | 1 p.m. | 76ers | Celtics |
| 5* | Aug. 25 | TBD | Celtics | 76ers |
| 6* | Aug. 27 | TBD | 76ers | Celtics |
| 7* | Aug. 29 | TBD | Celtics | 76ers |
No. 4/5 Miami Heat vs. No. 4/5 Indiana Pacers
| Game | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug. 18 | 4 p.m. |
| 2 | Aug. 20 | 1 p.m. |
| 3 | Aug. 22 | 3:30 p.m. |
| 4 | Aug. 24 | 6:30 p.m. |
| 5* | Aug. 26 | TBD |
| 6* | Aug. 28 | TBD |
| 7* | Aug. 30 | TBD |
Western Conference
No. 1 Los Angeles Lakers vs. No. 8 (Play-In Winner)
| Game | Date | Time | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug. 18 | 9 p.m. | Lakers | Play-In Winner |
| 2 | Aug. 20 | 9 p.m. | Lakers | Play-In Winner |
| 3 | Aug. 22 | 8:30 p.m. | Play-In Winner | Lakers |
| 4 | Aug. 24 | 9 p.m. | Play-In Winner | Lakers |
| 5* | Aug. 26 | TBD | Lakers | Play-In Winner |
| 6* | Aug. 28 | TBD | Play-In WInner | Lakers |
| 7* | Aug. 30 | TBD | Lakers | Play-In Winner |
No. 2 Los Angeles Clippers vs. No. 7 Dallas Mavericks
| Game | Date | Time | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug. 17 | 9 p.m. | Clippers | Mavericks |
| 2 | Aug. 19 | 9 p.m. | Clippers | Mavericks |
| 3 | Aug. 21 | 9 p.m. | Mavericks | Clippers |
| 4 | Aug. 23 | 3:30 p.m. | Mavericks | Clippers |
| 5* | Aug. 25 | TBD | Clippers | Mavericks |
| 6* | Aug. 27 | TBD | Mavericks | Clippers |
| 7* | Aug. 29 | TBD | Clippers | Mavericks |
No. 3 Denver Nuggets vs. No. 6 Utah Jazz
| Game | Date | Time | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug. 17 | 1:30 p.m. | Nuggets | Jazz |
| 2 | Aug. 19 | 4 p.m. | Nuggets | Jazz |
| 3 | Aug. 21 | 4 p.m. | Jazz | Nuggets |
| 4 | Aug. 23 | 9 p.m. | Jazz | Nuggets |
| 5* | Aug. 25 | TBD | Nuggets | Jazz |
| 6* | Aug. 27 | TBD | Jazz | Nuggets |
| 7* | Aug. 29 | TBD | Nuggets | Jazz |
No. 4/5 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 4/5 Houston Rockets
| Game | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug. 18 | 6:30 p.m. |
| 2 | Aug. 20 | 3:30 p.m. |
| 3 | Aug. 22 | 6 p.m. |
| 4 | Aug. 24 | 4 p.m. |
| 5* | Aug. 26 | TBD |
| 6* | Aug. 28 | TBD |
| 7* | Aug. 30 | TBD |
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