2024-04-20 06:16:31
The playoffs will start already on Saturday, at 20:00 Lithuanian time. The Cleveland Cavaliers, who took the fourth place in the Eastern Conference, will host the Orlando Magic at home.
Only one Lithuanian – Jonas Valančiūnas – continues the fight for championship rings. The New Orleans Pelicans, represented by him, will challenge the leaders of the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The first duel between these teams will take place on the night from Sunday to Monday at 4 o’clock. 30 minutes
The defending champion Denver Nuggets will meet the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. These teams met in the conference finals last season. Then the Nuggets outscored their opponents 4-0.
Western Conference Playoff Pairings:
„Oklahoma City Thunder“ (1) – „New Orleans Pelicans“ (8),
„Denver Nuggets“ (2) – „Los Angeles Lakers“ (7),
Minnesota Timberwolves (3) – Phoenix Suns (6),
„ Los Angeles Clippers“ (4) – „Dallas Mavericks“ (5).
Eastern Conference Playoff Pairings:
„Boston Celtics“ (1) – „Miami Heat“ (8),
„New York Knicks“ (2) – „Philadelphia 76ers“ (7),
„Milwaukee Bucks“ (3) – „Indiana Pacers“ (6),
„Cleveland Cavaliers“ (4) – „Orlando Magic“ (5).
2024-04-20 06:16:31