The NBA Postseason Kicks Off with Exciting Play-In Tournament
The NBA postseason officially began on Tuesday night with the highly anticipated Play-In Tournament, setting the stage for the thrilling road to the NBA Finals in June. The Lakers and Kings emerged victorious in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday, with the Lakers securing the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. The Kings will face off against the Pelicans on Friday night to determine the West’s No. 8 seed in what promises to be an intense matchup.
Looking ahead to the Eastern Conference Play-In games, the 76ers will be hosting the Heat while the Bulls will be hosting the Hawks on Wednesday. The first-round series are already confirmed with exciting matchups such as Nuggets-Lakers, Timberwolves-Suns, Clippers-Mavericks, Bucks-Pacers, and Cavaliers-Magic on the horizon.
Fans can catch all the action of the NBA playoffs on ABC, ESPN, and NBA TV, with streaming options available on fubo for those on the go. Upcoming games to look out for include the Kings vs. Pelicans on Friday and the start of the first-round series on Saturday.
The dates and times for the first-round matchups have been set, with the playoffs scheduled to continue through April and May, leading up to the ultimate showdown in the NBA Finals. Stay tuned to Road Rug Cars for all the latest NBA postseason updates and highlights as the action heats up on the road to the championship.
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