The Boston Celtics secured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference back in March, granting them homecourt advantage throughout the postseason. Eager to return to the Finals for the first time since 2022 and claim their first NBA championship since 2008, the Celtics are poised for a memorable postseason journey.
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Keep an eye on the showdown between the No. 2 seed New York Knicks and the No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers, featuring reigning MVP Joel Embiid, as it promises to be one of the most thrilling series in the East.
Over in the West, the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets, hold the 2-seed, trailing behind the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, who make their first playoff appearance since 2020. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets face a star-studded matchup in the first round against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, setting the stage for an epic clash.
Following the play-in tournament, the 16-team NBA playoffs kicked off with eight games on April 20 and April 21. Teams from each conference battle it out in a best-of-7 series to advance to the next round. Throughout the playoffs, each series remains best-of-7, with no reseeding after each round. Homecourt advantage is awarded to the team with the superior regular-season record, following a 2-2-1-1-1 format, with the higher-seeded team hosting Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 (if necessary). Get ready for a postseason filled with intense matchups and unforgettable moments on the road to the NBA Finals.
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