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East
1.Boston vs 8.Bulls
2.Cavs vs 7.Pacers 3.Toronto vs 6.Bucks 4.Wizards vs 5.Atlanta

West
1.Warriors vs 8.Portland 2.Spurs vs 7.Memphis 3.Houston vs 6.Thunder 4.Clippers vs 5.Utah












NBA playoff schedule 2017: First-round dates, matchups, times, TV, streaming, online
Here we go.

The long slog of the regular season is finally over, and the time we've been waiting for is upon us -- the NBA playoffs. Here is the schedule and how to watch every game of the first round.

(All times Eastern. *--if necessary)

** Full series viewing information will be added when it becomes available

(7) Indiana Pacers at (2) Cleveland Cavaliers
What: Game 2

When: Monday, 7 p.m.

Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

TV: TNT

Streaming: Watch TNT app

Rest of schedule:

Game 1 -- Cavs 109, Pacers 108
Game 2 -- Monday, April 17 Indiana at Cleveland, 7 p.m., TNT
Game 3 -- Thursday, April 20 Cleveland at Indiana, 7 p.m., TNT
Game 4 -- Sunday, April 23 Cleveland at Indiana, 1 p.m., ABC
Game 5 -- *Tuesday, April 25 Indiana at Cleveland, TBD
Game 6 -- *Thursday, April 27 Cleveland at Indiana, TBD
Game 7 -- *Saturday, April 29 Indiana at Cleveland, TBD, TNT

(6) Milwaukee Bucks at (3) Toronto Raptors
What: Game 2

When: Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario

TV: ESPN

Streaming: WatchESPN app

Rest of schedule:

Game 1 -- Bucks 97, Raptors 83 (Box Score)
Game 2 -- Tuesday, April 18 Milwaukee at Toronto, 7 p.m., NBA TV
Game 3 -- Thursday, April 20 Toronto at Milwaukee, 8 p.m., NBA TV
Game 4 -- Saturday, April 22 Toronto at Milwaukee, 3 p.m., TNT
Game 5 -- *Monday, April 24 Milwaukee at Toronto, 7 p.m., NBA TV
Game 6 -- *Thursday, April 27 Toronto at Milwaukee, TBD
Game 7 -- *Saturday, April 29 Milwaukee at Toronto, TBD, TNT

(7) Memphis Grizzlies at (2) San Antonio Spurs
What: Game 2

When: Monday, 9:30 p.m.

Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas

TV: TNT

Streaming: Watch TNT app

Rest of schedule:

Game 1 -- Spurs 111, Grizzlies 82 (Box Score)
Game 2 -- Monday, April 17, Memphis at San Antonio 9:30 p.m., TNT
Game 3 -- Thursday, April 20, San Antonio at Memphis 9:30 p.m., TNT
Game 4 -- Saturday, April 22, San Antonio at Memphis 8 p.m., ESPN
Game 5 -- *Tuesday, April 25, Memphis at San Antonio, TBD
Game 6 -- *Thursday, April 27, San Antonio at Memphis, TBD
Game 7 -- *Saturday, April 29, Memphis at San Antonio, TBD, TNT

(5) Utah Jazz vs. (4) Los Angeles Clippers
What: Game 2

When: Tuesday, 10:30 p.m.

Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles

TV: TNT

Streaming: Watch TNT app

Highlights: The Jazz and Clippers bring tough, physical defense and some explosive playmakers. Rudy Gobert makes his playoff debut as Chris Paul and Blake Griffin try and prove they still matter in the Western Conference pecking order. Don't sleep on the Joe Johnson vs. Paul Pierce old guy duel, either.

Rest of schedule:

Game 1 -- Jazz 97, Clippers 95 (Box Score)
Game 2 -- Tuesday, April 18, Utah at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m., TNT
Game 3 -- Friday, April 21, L.A. Clippers at Utah, 10 p.m., ESPN2
Game 4 -- Sunday, April 23, L.A. Clippers at Utah, 9 p.m., TNT
Game 5 -- *Tuesday, April 25, Utah at L.A. Clippers, TBD
Game 6 -- *Friday, April 28, L.A. Clippers at Utah, TBD
Game 7 -- *Sunday, April 30, Utah at L.A. Clippers, TBD

(5) Atlanta Hawks at (4) Washington Wizards
When: Sunday, 1 p.m.

Where: Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.

TV: TNT

Streaming: Watch TNT app

Highlights: The Wizards have made noise in the playoffs before, but always as the underdog. How will they react to being the favorite? Dwight Howard, Paul Millsap and Dennis Schröder will try and knock off the buzz team in the East for the second year in a row, while John Wall and Bradley Beal look to continue their best season yet. Make sure to pay attention to how Markieff Morris, an emotional, volatile player, performs vs. Paul Millsap.

Rest of schedule:

Game 1 -- Sunday, April 16, Atlanta at Washington, 1 p.m., TNT
Game 2 -- Wednesday, April 19 Atlanta at Washington, 7 p.m., NBA TV
Game 3 -- Saturday, April 22, Washington at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m. TNT
Game 4 -- Monday, April 24, Washington at Atlanta, 8 p.m., TNT
Game 5 -- *Wednesday, April 26, Atlanta at Washington, TBD
Game 6 -- *Friday, April 28, Washington at Atlanta, TBD
Game 7 -- *Sunday, April 30, Atlanta at Washington, TBD

(8) Portland Trail Blazers at (1) Golden State Warriors
When: Sunday, 3:30 p.m.

Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California

TV: ABC

Streaming: WatchESPN app

Highlights: The Greatest Show On Hardwood begins its quest for redemption after blowing a 3-1 lead last year. First they Warriors will have to stop fire-starter Damian Lillard and the always physical Jusuf Nurkic. Nurkic vs. Draymond Green in a sneaky-play battle will be worth watching alone.

Rest of schedule:

Game 1 -- Sunday, April 16 Portland at Golden State, 3:30 p.m., ABC
Game 2 -- Wednesday, April 19 Portland at Golden State, 10:30 p.m., TNT
Game 3 -- Saturday, April 22 Golden State at Portland, 10:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 4 -- Monday, April 24 Golden State at Portland, 10:30 p.m., TNT
Game 5 -- *Wednesday, April 26 Portland at Golden State, TBD
Game 6 -- *Friday, April 28 Golden State at Portland, TBD
Game 7 -- *Sunday, April 30 Portland at Golden State, TBD

(8) Chicago Bulls at (1) Boston Celtics
When: Sunday,6:30 p.m.

Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts

TV: TNT

Streaming: Watch TNT app

Highlights: Chicago has had a rough, up-and-down season, and yet the Bulls still managed to pull themselves in here. The Celtics are the golden darlings of the Eastern Conference, but they face a tough team with Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler. Isaiah Thomas will absolutely wreck, however. The big drama here is Rajon Rondo taking on his old team.

Rest of schedule:

Game 1 -- Sunday, April 16 Chicago at Boston, 6:30 p.m., TNT
Game 2 -- Tuesday, April 18 Chicago at Boston, 8 p.m, TNT
Game 3 -- Friday, April 21 Boston at Chicago, 7 p.m., ESPN
Game 4 -- Sunday, April 23 Boston at Chicago, 6:30 p.m., TNT
Game 5 -- *Wednesday, April 26 Chicago at Boston, TBD
Game 6 -- *Friday, April 28 Boston at Chicago, TBD
Game 7 -- *Sunday, April 30, Chicago at Boston, TBD

(6) Oklahoma City Thunder at (3) Houston Rockets
When: Sunday, 9 p.m.

Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas

TV: TNT

Streaming: Watch TNT

Highlights: The main event. Come for the MVP showdown between Russell Westbrook and James Harden, stay for a battle between a historic offense and a playoff-tested, nasty defense. Patrick Beverley vs. Westbrook is always worth getting your popcorn, but don't sleep on Andre Roberson battling Harden and Eric Gordon. This is going to be a blast to watch.

Rest of schedule:

Game 1 -- Sunday, April 16, Oklahoma City at Houston, 9 p.m., TNT
Game 2 -- Wednesday, April 19, Oklahoma City at Houston, 8 p.m., TNT
Game 3 -- Friday, April 21, Houston at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 4 -- Sunday, April 23, Houston at Oklahoma City, 3:30 p.m., ABC
Game 5 -- *Tuesday, April 25, Oklahoma City at Houston, TBD
Game 6 -- *Thursday, April 27, Houston at Oklahoma City, TBD
Game 7 -- *Saturday, April 29, Oklahoma City at Houston, TBD, TNT
 
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Mask said:
Man U have no shame...u 100 with it too
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Got the Curry jersey under the Jokic fam.

Think I'm playing. I have no real rooting interest. I was all prepared to be like Fuck Curry and the Warriors come April 15th. Not now though. I've been rooting for the Warriors the last 3 years in the playoffs. I'm a shooter, I love watching Curry and Klay. I really want them to get it this year though after all the disrespect.
 
M.H.C. said:


Got the Curry jersey under the Jokic fam.

Think I'm playing. I have no real rooting interest. I was all prepared to be like Fuck Curry and the Warriors come April 15th. Not now though. I've been rooting for the Warriors the last 3 years in the playoffs. I'm a shooter, I love watching Curry and Klay. I really want them to get it this year though after all the disrespect.
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Man I was with you up until this part.
Man them ninjas were the most disrespectful team over the last few years. How you gonna beat the dog shot outta teams, shooting from half court, release the ball then head up court...talk man shit...etc


I fucks with CheatCode and MoufStayWideOpen but I do know they're a bunch of pricks...

Now this don't have nothing to do with KD, they was fools way before he came skipping along.
 
Mask said:
Man I was with you up until this part.
Man them ninjas were the most disrespectful team over the last few years. How you gonna beat the dog shot outta teams, shooting from half court, release the ball then head up court...talk man shit...etc


I fucks with CheatCode and MoufStayWideOpen but I do know they're a bunch of pricks...

Now this don't have nothing to do with KD, they was fools way before he came skipping along.
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:hmm: I used to legitimately hate Curry and it started here^^^



But instead of getting mad, I started thinking, "That was actually dope". To be able to shoot and look away knowing that it's going in? And be good at it? Man it is "showboating" but I respect the skill. It's no different than if a dude shooting with his eyes closed. Dope. I don't even take it as disrespect because I feel like if the other teams don't want to see, stop it. I say the same thing about the Warriors getting mad about seeing 3-1 everywhere. Shut em' up if you want it to go away. That's what I want them to do.
 
With playoff game No. 200 next, LeBron James' all-time greatest
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With LeBron James about to play his 200th career playoff game Saturday against the Indiana Pacers (ABC, 3 p.m. ET), he will hit a milestone in what has been a prolific postseason career. Here's a look at some of his most memorable playoff games:

No. 1: April 22, 2006. It took LeBron James three seasons to finally make the playoffs but, when he arrived, he announced his presence with authority with a near flawless triple-double of 32 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in an 11-point win over theWashington Wizards.

No. 27: May 31, 2007. Still one of the finest performances of James' career, he carried the Cavs to a Game 5 victory in Detroit that paved the way for his first NBA Finals appearance. He scored 29 of the team's last 30 points, including the game-winner in overtime, to finish a 48-point night before needing an IV after the game.

No. 46: May 18, 2008. One of the most epic duels of his career and one of the most bitter defeats. He scored 45 points with Paul Pierce scoring 41. But the Celtics squeezed out a five-point Game 7 victory on their way to winning a title.

No. 56: May 22, 2009. Perhaps the most iconic shot of James' career took place in this game. Down two points with less than two seconds remaining, James hit a high-arcing 3-pointer that went through after the buzzer sounded to win Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. They were the last of his 35 points.

Miami Heat lost Game 4 of the Finals to the Mavericks.

No. 109: June 7, 2012. A year to the date later of his lowest moment, he had perhaps the transitional game of his career with his most clutch performance. Down 3-2 and in Boston, James' was dominant from the start with a steely glare that chilled the crowd. He scored 45 points with 15 rebounds. The Heat won five of their next six and James got his first ring.

No. 138: June 20, 2013. Saved by a Ray Allen 3-pointer two nights earlier, James delivered a command performance in his first Game 7 of the NBA with 37 points to clinch his second title and second Finals MVP. The climax was a jumper in the final minute at the end of the shot clock that is among the most clutch makes of his career.

No. 146: May 12, 2014. The Nets assembled a $197 million payroll, including luxury taxes to try to beat LeBron and Heat. On this night in Brooklyn, James killed the investment with the highest-scoring playoff game of his career with 49 points on 16-of-24 shooting in Game 4 to lead the Heat to a six-point win and a 3-1 series lead.

No. 166. May 10, 2015. "I scratched it" is how James described his desire to change David Blatt's last-second play call in a vital moment. Blatt wanted James to inbound but James wanted the shot and he got it, nailed a long jumper in front of the Bulls' bench at the buzzer to win Game 4 and even the series. He finished with 25 points and the Cavs won the next three games to win the series.

No. 199. June 19, 2016. After scoring 41 points in Game 5 and 41 again in Game 6, James finished off the greatest Finals comeback in NBA history with a triple- double of 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 7. He also had perhaps the signature play of his career, a block onAndre Iguodala that helped seal the win.
 
Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue tells team winning should be only thing that matters

  • Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue scoffed when asked if he employed any motivational tactics to prepare his Cavs for Game 1 of their first-round series with the Indiana Pacers on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

"Yeah, I kicked the trash can over, turned the table over, and yeah, that's about it," Lue said facetiously.

While there was no rah-rah speech or Mark Twain quote uttered by Lue, as he did in the NBA Finals last June, he did have a message to impart this week beyond X's and O's.




Lue told his team -- which has eight of its top 11 rotation players inked to multiyear deals past this season -- that winning should be the only thing that matters. Not the margin of victory. Not which players contribute to the win. Just winning.

"You can average 100 points and 50 rebounds in the playoffs, and you're still getting paid the same next year. None of y'all are free (agents)," Lue said Friday.

It's a practical message, and it's meant to appeal to the pride of his group. Now that the playoffs have finally arrived, after a season in which his players' potential as true contenders was questioned ad nauseam, why not just win games as a group? Because no individual agenda will benefit anyone anyway.

The sentiment has already been adopted by Lue's players, as they all got together for a team dinner in downtown Cleveland on Thursday night, which was a ritual during their 2016 postseason run.

"We definitely have the group to do it," said Kevin Love. "But it's on us. We've got to go out there and play hard on both sides of the ball. I think if we do that, get our fans involved, get the city really behind us again, I think it could be ... last year was magical for us. We're hoping to create the same sort of feeling."

While Love offered the memories of 2016 in an answer after practice Friday,Kyrie Irving would not go there.

"It's no comparison," Irving said. "It's a totally different season, totally different team."

To Irving's point, Cleveland does have different personnel than a year ago, and all of the new players who figure to get postseason playing time -- Kyle Korver, Deron Williams and Derrick Williams -- are actually free agents, poking a hole in Lue's point.

The caveat, of course, is that Deron Williams, 32, has already made $130 million in his career. Korver, 36, has made $60 million. And Derrick Williams, 25, has made a relatively pithy $30 million. He has already upped his free agency value since joining the Cavs, more than he would have if had he stayed on the bench in Miami.

As much as Lue has simplified the task in front of his team, there seems to be a confidence based on how his players handled their complicated route to the Finals the last two seasons, afterLeBron James came back to Cleveland.

"I think more than anything, experience," Love said. "We have a lot of guys, a lot of veterans that have been through it. We can share our different experiences in both conferences, in conference finals, NBA Finals. We have the luxury of knowing what it takes. Also, having everybody healthy is great; we hopefully want to keep it that way moving forward. We have a lot of things on our side right now, but we also have a lot to prove. I think that makes it great for this team."
 

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