Playoff, Play-In teams sets for 2021 playoffs
The postseason fun gets rolling May 18 with the State Farm NBA Play-In Tournament followed by the playoffs on May 22.
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Headlines
- 2021 NBA Play-In Tournament schedule
- 8 teams, 4 spots: Play-In Tournament arrives
- NBA announces Players, Rookies and Coaches of the Month
- Full Focus: Drama unfolds on final day of season
- Curry tops Beal for 2020-21 scoring crown
- Lillard, Young named NBA Players of the Week
- LeBron vs. Steph marks Play-In Tournament showdown
- Marv Albert announces he will retire after playoffs
- Irving becomes 9th to achieve 50-40-90 season
- NBA playoffs set with completion of regular season
- FAQ: How NBA Play-In Tournament works
- Pierce, Bosh headline 2021 Hall of Fame class
TRENDING NOW
PLAYOFFS BEGIN MAY 22
01:542021 playoffs bracket set
Which matchup could be the most entertaining? Are there some surprise teams that could pull off a stunner?
24 hours ago
02:41Warriors, Lakers to battle in Play-In
LeBron James and Anthony Davis facing off against Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. This showdown could be fun ... and special.
23 hours ago
FAQ: How NBA Play-In Tournament works
The State Farm NBA Play-In Tournament will include teams with the 7th through 10th-highest winning percentages in each conference and take place May 18-21.
16 hours ago
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ANALYSIS
Numbers to Know: East Play-In teams
First-round series preview: Bucks vs. Heat
First-round series preview: Nuggets vs. Blazers
First-round series preview: Knicks vs. Hawks
First-round series preview: Clippers vs. Mavericks
Taking stock of favorites to win the East
Are the Jazz the team to beat in the West?
Warriors, Lakers to battle in Play-In
Can Morant deliver for Grizzlies in Play-In?
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