The 2024 NBA Playoffs are in full swing, and the first weekend has lived up to the much-anticipated hype.
In Game 2 of their first-round playoff series in the West, the Denver Nuggets made a stunning comeback to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99, thanks to Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray's impressive performances. Jokic recorded 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Murry netted the fadeaway jumper from 16 feet away as time expired to give the Nuggets a 2-0 series lead. However, after the game, some Lakers players, including LeBron James, criticized the officiating.
In the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers have expressed their grievances regarding the officiating in their first-round series against the New York Knicks. A team spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that the 76ers plan to file a complaint with the NBA. The Knicks lead the series 2-0 after winning both games at Madison Square Garden.
Here is the NBA Playoff picture after the first-round series has tipped off.
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2024 NBA Playoffs first-round series results and schedule
Eastern ConferencesMatchups
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat
No. 1 seed Boston Celtics vs. No. 8 seed Miami Heat, Celtics lead series 1-0
| Game | Matchup | Date, Time | How to watch | Results | Series |
| Game 1 | Heat at Celtics | Saturday, April 20 | --- | BOS 114-94 MIA, Final | BOS lead series 1-0 |
| Game 2 | Heat at Celtics | Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. ET | TNT, Fubo | ||
| Game 3 | Celtics at Heat | Saturday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. ET | TNT, Fubo | ||
| Game 4 | Celtics at Heat | Monday, April 29 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 5 If Necessary* | Heat at Celtics | Wednesday, May 1 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 6 If Necessary* | Celtics at Heat | Friday, May 3 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 7 If Necessary* | Heat at Celtics | Sunday, May 5 at TBD | TBD |
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New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
No. 2 seed New York Knicks vs. No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers, Knicks lead series 2-0
| Game | Matchup | Date, Time | How to watch | Results | Series |
| Game 1 | 76ers at Knicks | Saturday, April 20 | --- | NY 111-104 PHI, Final | NY lead series 1-0 |
| Game 2 | 76ers at Knicks | Monday, April 22 | --- | NY 104-101 PHI, Final | NY lead series 2-0 |
| Game 3 | Knicks at 76ers | Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET | TNT, Fubo | ||
| Game 4 | Knicks at 76ers | Sunday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+ | ||
| Game 5 If Necessary* | 76ers at Knicks | Tuesday, April 30 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 6 If Necessary* | Knicks at 76ers | Thursday, May 2 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 7 If Necessary* | 76ers at Knicks | Saturday, May 4 at TBD | TBD |
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers
No. 3 seed Milwaukee Bucks vs. No. 6 seed Indiana Pacers, Bucks lead series 1-0
| Game | Matchup | Date, Time | How to watch | Results | Series |
| Game 1 | Pacers at Bucks | Sunday, April 21 | --- | MIL 109-94 IND, Final | MIL lead series 1-0 |
| Game 2 | Pacers at Bucks | Tuesday, April 23 at 8:30 p.m. ET | NBA TV | ||
| Game 3 | Bucks at Pacers | Friday, April 26 at 5:30 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+ | ||
| Game 4 | Bucks at Pacers | Sunday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET | TNT, Fubo | ||
| Game 5 If Necessary* | Pacers at Bucks | Tuesday, April 30 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 6 If Necessary* | Bucks at Pacers | Thursday, May 2 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 7 If Necessary* | Pacers at Bucks | Saturday, May 4 at TBD | TBD |
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic
No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers v. No. 5 seed Orlando Magic, Cavs lead series 2-0
| Game | Matchup | Date, Time | How to watch | Results | Series |
| Game 1 | Magic at Cavs | Saturday, April 20 | --- | CLE 97-83 ORL, Final | CLE lead series 1-0 |
| Game 2 | Magic at Cavs | Monday, April 22 | --- | CLE 96-86 ORL, Final | CLE lead series 2-0 |
| Game 3 | Cavs at Magic | Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. ET | NBA TV | ||
| Game 4 | Cavs at Magic | Saturday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m. ET | TNT, Fubo | ||
| Game 5 If Necessary* | Magic at Cavs | Tuesday, April 30 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 6 If Necessary* | Cavs at Magic | Thursday, May 2 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 7 If Necessary* | Magic at Cavs | Saturday, May 4 at TBD | TBD |
Western ConferencesMatchups
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans
No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 8 seed New Orleans Pelicans, Thunder leads series 1-0
| Game | Matchup | Date, Time | How to watch | Results | Series |
| Game 1 | Pelicans at Thunder | Sunday, April 21 | --- | OKC 94-92 NO, Final | OKC lead series 1-0 |
| Game 2 | Pelicans at Thunder | Wednesday, April 24 at 9:30 p.m. ET | TNT, Fubo | ||
| Game 3 | Thunder at Pelicans | Saturday, April 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET | TNT, Fubo | ||
| Game 4 | Thunder at Pelicans | Monday, April 29 at TBD | TNT, Fubo | ||
| Game 5 If Necessary* | Pelicans at Thunder | Wednesday, May 1 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 6 If Necessary* | Thunder at Pelicans | Friday, May 3 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 7 If Necessary* | Pelicans at Thunder | Sunday, May 5 at TBD | TBD |
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
No. 2 seed Denver Nuggets vs. No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers, Nuggets lead series 2-0
| Game | Matchup | Date, Time | How to watch | Results | Series |
| Game 1 | Lakers at Nuggets | Saturday, April 20 | --- | DEN 114-103 LAL, Final | DEN lead series 1-0 |
| Game 2 | Lakers at Nuggets | Monday, April 22 | --- | DEN 101-99 LAL, Final | DEN lead series 2-0 |
| Game 3 | Nuggets at Lakers | Thursday, April 25 at 10 p.m. ET | TNT, Fubo | ||
| Game 4 | Nuggets at Lakers | Saturday, April 27 at TBD | ABC, ESPN+ | ||
| Game 5 If Necessary* | Lakers at Nuggets | Monday, April 29 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 6 If Necessary* | Nuggets at Lakers | Thursday, May 2 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 7 If Necessary* | Lakers at Nuggets | Saturday, May 4 at TBD | TBD |
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns
No. 3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves vs. No. 6 seed Phoenix Suns, Wolves lead series 1-0
| Game | Matchup | Date, Time | How to watch | Results | Series |
| Game 1 | Suns at Wolves | Saturday, April 20 | --- | MIN 120-95 PHX, Final | MIN lead series 1-0 |
| Game 2 | Suns at Wolves | Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET | TNT, Fubo | ||
| Game 3 | Wolves at Suns | Friday, April 26 at 10:30 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+ | ||
| Game 4 | Wolves at Suns | Sunday, April 28 at 9:30 p.m. ET | TNT, Fubo | ||
| Game 5 If Necessary* | Suns at Wolves | Tuesday, April 30 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 6 If Necessary* | Wolves at Suns | Thursday, May 2 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 7 If Necessary* | Suns at Wolves | Saturday, May 4 at TBD | TBD |
LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks
No. 4 seed LA Clippers vs. No. 5 seed Dallas Mavericks, Clippers lead series 1-0
| Game | Matchup | Date, Time | How to watch | Results | Series |
| Game 1 | Mavericks at Clippers | Sunday, April 21 | --- | LAC 109-97 DAL, Final | LAC lead series 1-0 |
| Game 2 | Mavericks at Clippers | Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET | TNT, Fubo | ||
| Game 3 | Clippers at Mavericks | Friday, April 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+ | ||
| Game 4 | Clippers at Mavericks | Sunday, April 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+ | ||
| Game 5 If Necessary* | Mavericks at Clippers | Wednesday, May 1 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 6 If Necessary* | Clippers at Mavericks | Friday, May 3 at TBD | TBD | ||
| Game 7 If Necessary* | Mavericks at Clippers | Sunday, May 5 at TBD | TBD |
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