The NBA Playoffs are the electrifying culmination of the NBA basketball season. The postseason elevates team and player performances to an unparalleled intensity, exciting fans globally.
Each season, the NBA playoffs usually deliver hard-fought battles, some monumental upsets, and iconic wins. Memorable moments such as the Miami Heat's stunning upset over the Milwaukee Bucks in 2023 and the Denver Nuggets clinching their first championship highlight the unpredictable nature of playoff basketball. The playoffs have witnessed historic shots, none more iconic than Kawhi Leonard's dagger against the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019.
Once the NBA regular season concludes, the top six NBA teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences secure direct playoff berths, while teams seeded from seventh to 10th battle it out in the play-in tournament for the final two spots.
NBA Playoffs Start Date
The 2024 NBA Playoffs start on April 20, 2024, and game 7 (if required) of the 2024 NBA Finals is scheduled to be held on June 23, 2024. Although playoffs may conclude a few days earlier if the Finals conclude in four, five, or six games.
As the 2023/24 NBA season reaches its one-third mark in January 2024, certain teams have emerged as genuine contenders. The Minnesota Timberwolves boast the league's best defense, while the reigning NBA champions Denver Nuggets’ formidable starting five unit still looks unstoppable when at full strength.
In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics pulled off some important trades in the offseason and look elite on both ends, leading the NBA with the best win-loss record. The dynamic duo of Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee also pose a threat in the East. Finally, the Philadelphia 76ers led by MVP frontrunner Joel Embiid, present a solid case for a championship run.
Dark horses in the playoffs race include the LeBron James and Anthony Davis-led Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks led by the dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers led by a healthy Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and newly acquired James Harden can pose a serious threat.
The 2024 NBA Playoffs will be the stage for all these great teams who will compete to determine which team will emerge triumphant. The journey promises riveting narratives, unexpected turns, and ultimately, the crowning of a worthy NBA champion.
FAQs
A: The NBA playoffs typically start in April.
A: No, the 2024 NBA playoffs have not started yet. They are scheduled to begin on April 20, 2024.
A: In 2024, the NBA playoffs will start with a play-in tournament to determine the seventh and eighth seeds in each conference. After the Play-In Tournament, the playoffs will follow a conventional bracket format, featuring eight teams from each Eastern and Western Conference. The East vs. West champions will compete in the NBA Finals. The postseason consists of four rounds, each comprising a seven-game series.
A: The 2024 NBA playoffs will be held from April 20 to June 23, 2024.
A: Usually, NBA playoffs conclude in the month of June every year.
A: The NBA playoffs in 2024 will feature a total of 16 teams. The top 6 teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences secure direct berths, while seventh to 10th seeds compete in the Play-In Tournament for the remaining two spots in each conference.
