2019 NBA Playoffs

2019 NBA playoffs series previews

NBA.com’s writers break down the players, matchups and stats to know for each series in the 2019 playoffs.

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EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

No. 1 Milwaukee Bucks vs. No. 4 Boston Celtics

No. 2 Toronto Raptors vs. No. 3 Philadelphia 76ers

WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND

No. 1 Golden State Warriors vs. No. 8 LA Clippers

No. 2 Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs

No. 3 Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

No. 4 Houston Rockets vs. No. 5 Utah Jazz

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EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND

No. 1 Milwaukee Bucks vs. No. 8 Detroit Pistons

No. 2 Toronto Raptors vs. No. 7 Orlando Magic

No. 3 Philadelphia 76ers vs. No. 6 Brooklyn Nets

No. 4 Boston Celtics vs. No. 5 Indiana Pacers

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