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    Complete 2023 NBA Playoffs Schedule, Results, Gametimes, TV, Point Spreads

    One of the craziest NBA regular seasons has officially come to an end, which means it is time for the playoffs! Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 NBA Playoffs, including the Eastern and Western Conference Play-in Tournaments, complete TV schedule, series matchups and point spreads for every single game updated over the course of the postseason.

    The 2022-23 NBA regular season was one of the craziest regular seasons we have ever seen in terms of how close things turned out in both conferences. The regular season is over though, which means it is time for the games that really matter!

    Both the Eastern and Western Conference Play-In Tournaments will begin on Tuesday, April 11, as the 7-seeds and 8-seeds are still up for grabs with the playoffs officially beginning on Saturday, April 15.

    Who will claim their spot in the playoffs via the Play-In Tournaments and who will ultimately hoist the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy into the air when all is said and done?

    Here is the complete schedule, with gametimes, TV information and point spreads. We will update this story daily with results and updated betting lines, so bookmark it and follow along for the next two months of a wide-open postseason.

    Eastern Conference Semifinals Matchups:

    No. 8 Miami Heat vs. No. 5 New York Knicks

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    • Game 1, April 30 (Sunday): Miami Heat at New York Knicks, 1:00 p.m. ET. (TV: TBD) Point Spread: New York is a 4.5-point favorite as of Sunday morning according to SI Sportsbook. The over/under is 207.5 total points for Game 1.
    • Game 2, May 2 (Tuesday): Miami Heat at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. ET. (TV: TNT) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 2.
    • Game 3, May 6 (Saturday): New York Knicks at Miami Heat, 3:30 p.m. ET. (TV: ABC) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 3.
    • Game 4, May 8 (Monday): New York Knicks at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. ET. (TV: TNT) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 4.
    • Game 5, (if necessary), May 10 (Wednesday): Miami Heat at New York Knicks, Time TBD (TV: TNT) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 5.
    • Game 6, (if necessary), May 12 (Friday): New York Knicks at Miami Heat, Time TBD (TV: ESPN) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 6.
    • Game 7, (if necessary), May 15 (Monday): Miami Heat at New York Knicks, 8:00 p.m. ET. (TV: TNT) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 7.

    No. 3 Philadelphia 76ers vs. No. 2 Boston Celtics

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    • Game 1, May 1 (Monday): Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m. ET. (TV: TNT) Point Spread: Boston is a 9-point favorite as of Sunday  morning according to SI Sportsbook. The over/under is 214.5 total points for Game 1.
    • Game 2, May 3 (Wednesday): Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics, 8:00 p.m. ET. (TV: TNT) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 2.
    • Game 3, May 5 (Friday): Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. ET. (TV: ESPN) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 3.
    • Game 4, May 7 (Sunday): Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers, 3:30 p.m. ET. (TV: ESPN) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 4.
    • Game 5, (if necessary), May 9 (Tuesday): Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics, Time TBD (TV: TNT) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 5.
    • Game 6, (if necessary), May 11 (Thursday): Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers, Time TBD (TV: ESPN) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 6.
    • Game 7, (if necessary), May 14 (Sunday): Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics, Time TBD (TV: TBD) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 7.

    Western Conference Semifinals Matchups:

    No. 1 Denver Nuggets (1-0) vs. No. 4 Phoenix Suns (0-1)

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    • Game 1, April 29 (Saturday): Denver Nuggets 125, Phoenix Suns 107. (Nuggets lead series 1-0)
    • Game 2, May 1 (Monday): Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets, 10:00 p.m. ET. (TV: TNT) Point Spread: Denver is a 4.5-point favorite as of Sunday morning according to SI Sportsbook. The over/under is 228 total points for Game 2.
    • Game 3, May 5 (Friday): Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns, 10:00 p.m. ET. (TV: ESPN) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 3.
    • Game 4, May 7 (Sunday): Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns, 8:00 p.m. ET. (TV: TNT) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 4.
    • Game 5, (if necessary), May 9 (Tuesday): Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets, Time TBD (TV: TNT) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 5.
    • Game 6, (if necessary), May 11 (Thursday): Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns, Time TBD (TV: ESPN) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 6.
    • Game 7, (if necessary), May 14 (Sunday): Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets, Time TBD (TV: TBD) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 7.

    No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers vs. TBD

    • Game 1, TBD (TBD): Los Angeles Lakers at TBD, Time TBD (TV: TBD) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 1.
    • Game 2, TBD (TBD): Los Angeles Lakers at TBD, Time TBD (TV: TBD) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 2.
    • Game 3, TBD (TBD): TBD at Los Angeles Lakers, Time TBD (TV: TBD) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 3.
    • Game 4, TBD (TBD): TBD at Los Angeles Lakers, Time TBD (TV: TBD) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 4.
    • Game 5, (if necessary), TBD (TBD): Los Angeles Lakers at TBD, Time TBD (TV: TBD) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 5.
    • Game 6, (if necessary), TBD (TBD): TBD at Los Angeles Lakers, Time TBD (TV: TBD) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 6.
    • Game 7, (if necessary), TBD (TBD): Los Angeles Lakers at TBD, Time TBD (TV: TBD) Point Spread: TBD. The over/under is TBD for Game 7.

    Eastern Conference First-Round Matchups:

    No. 1 Milwaukee Bucks (1-4) vs. No. 8 Miami Heat (4-1)

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    Update: 4/27/23: Miami Heat won series 4-1

    • Game 1, April 16 (Sunday): Miami Heat 130, Milwaukee Bucks 117. (Heat lead series 1-0)
    • Game 2, April 19 (Wednesday): Milwaukee Bucks 138, Miami Heat 122. (Series tied 1-1)
    • Game 3, April 22 (Saturday): Miami Heat 121, Milwaukee Bucks 99. (Heat lead series 2-1)
    • Game 4, April 24 (Monday): Miami Heat 119, Milwaukee Bucks 114. (Heat lead series 3-1)
    • Game 5, April 26 (Wednesday): Miami Heat 128, Milwaukee Bucks 126 F/OT. (Heat win series 4-1)

    No. 2 Boston Celtics (4-2) vs. No. 7 Atlanta Hawks (2-4)

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    Update: 4/28/23: Boston Celtics won series 4-2

    • Game 1, April 15 (Saturday): Boston Celtics 112, Atlanta Hawks 99 at Boston Celtics. (Celtics lead series 1-0)
    • Game 2, April 18 (Tuesday): Boston Celtics 119, Atlanta Hawks 106. (Celtics lead series 2-0)
    • Game 3, April 21 (Friday): Atlanta Hawks 130, Boston Celtics 122. (Celtics lead series 2-1)
    • Game 4, April 23 (Sunday): Boston Celtics 129, Atlanta Hawks 121. (Celtics lead series 3-1)
    • Game 5, April 25 (Tuesday): Atlanta Hawks 119, Boston Celtics 117. (Celtics lead series 3-2)
    • Game 6, April 27 (Thursday): Boston Celtics 128, Atlanta Hawks 120. (Celtics win series 4-2)

    No. 3 Philadelphia 76ers (4-0) vs. No. 6 Brooklyn Nets (0-4)

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    Update: 4/23/23: Philadelphia 76ers won series 4-0

    • Game 1, April 15 (Saturday): Philadelphia 76ers 121, Brooklyn Nets 101. (76ers lead series 1-0)
    • Game 2, April 17 (Monday): Philadelphia 76ers 96, Brooklyn Nets 84. (76ers lead series 2-0)
    • Game 3, April 20 (Thursday): Philadelphia 76ers 102, Brooklyn Nets 97. (76ers lead series 3-0) 
    • Game 4, April 22 (Saturday): Philadelphia 76ers 96, Brooklyn Nets 88. (76ers win series 4-0) 

    No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers (1-4) vs. No. 5 New York Knicks (4-1)

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    Update: 4/27/23: New York Knicks won series 4-1

    • Game 1, April 15 (Saturday): New York Knicks 101, Cleveland Cavaliers 97. (Knicks lead series 1-0)
    • Game 2, April 18 (Tuesday): Cleveland Cavaliers 107, New York Knicks 90. (Series tied 1-1)
    • Game 3, April 21 (Friday): New York Knicks 99, Cleveland Cavaliers 79. (Knicks lead series 2-1)
    • Game 4, April 23 (Sunday): New York Knicks 102, Cleveland Cavaliers 93. (Knicks lead series 3-1)
    • Game 5, April 26 (Wednesday): New York Knicks 106, Cleveland Cavaliers 95. (Knicks win series 4-1)

    Western Conference First-Round Matchups:

    No. 1 Denver Nuggets (4-1) vs. No. 8 Minnesota Timberwolves (1-4)

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    Update: 4/26/23: Denver Nuggets won series 4-1

    • Game 1, April 16 (Sunday): Denver Nuggets 109, Minnesota Timberwolves 80. (Nuggets lead series 1-0)
    • Game 2, April 19 (Wednesday): Denver Nuggets 122, Minnesota Timberwolves 113. (Nuggets lead series 2-0)
    • Game 3, April 21 (Friday): Denver Nuggets 120, Minnesota Timberwolves 111. (Nuggets lead series 3-0)
    • Game 4, April 23 (Sunday): Minnesota Timberwolves 114, Denver Nuggets 108 F/OT. (Nuggets lead series 3-1)
    • Game 5, April 25 (Tuesday): Denver Nuggets 112, Minnesota Timberwolves 109. (Nuggets win series 4-1)

    No. 2 Memphis Grizzlies (2-4) vs. No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers (4-2)

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    Update: 4/29/23: Los Angeles Lakers won series 4-2

    • Game 1, April 16 (Sunday): Los Angeles Lakers 128, Memphis Grizzlies 112. (Lakers lead series 1-0)
    • Game 2, April 19 (Wednesday): Memphis Grizzlies 103, Los Angeles Lakers 93. (Series tied 1-1)
    • Game 3, April 22 (Saturday): Los Angeles Lakers 111, Memphis Grizzlies 101. (Lakers lead series 2-1)
    • Game 4, April 24 (Monday): Los Angeles Lakers 117, Memphis Grizzlies 111 F/OT. (Lakers lead series 3-1)
    • Game 5, April 26 (Wednesday): Memphis Grizzlies 116, Los Angeles Lakers 99. (Lakers lead series 3-2)
    • Game 6, April 28 (Friday): Los Angeles Lakers 125, Memphis Grizzlies 85. (Lakers win series 4-2)

    No. 3 Sacramento Kings (3-3) vs. No. 6 Golden State Warriors (3-3)

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    • Game 1, April 15 (Saturday): Sacramento Kings 126, Golden State Warriors 123. (Kings lead series 1-0)
    • Game 2, April 17 (Monday): Sacramento Kings 114, Golden State Warriors 106. (Kings lead series 2-0)
    • Game 3, April 20 (Thursday): Golden State Warriors 114, Sacramento Kings 97. (Kings lead series 2-1)
    • Game 4, April 23 (Sunday): Golden State Warriors 126, Sacramento Kings 125. (Series tied 2-2)
    • Game 5, April 26 (Wednesday): Golden State Warriors 123, Sacramento Kings 116. (Warriors lead series 3-2)
    • Game 6, April 28 (Friday): Sacramento Kings 118, Golden State Warriors 99. (Series tied 3-3)
    • Game 7, April 30 (Sunday): Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings, 3:30 p.m. ET. (TV: ABC) Point Spread: Sacramento is a 1.5-point favorite as of Sunday morning according to SI Sportsbook. The over/under is 228.5 total points for Game 7.

    No. 4 Phoenix Suns (4-1) vs. No. 5 Los Angeles Clippers (1-4)

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    Update: 4/26/23: Phoenix Suns won series 4-1

    • Game 1, April 16 (Sunday): Los Angeles Clippers 115, Phoenix Suns 110. (Clippers lead series 1-0)
    • Game 2, April 18 (Tuesday): Phoenix Suns 123, Los Angeles Clippers 109. (Series tied 1-1)
    • Game 3, April 20 (Thursday): Phoenix Suns 129, Los Angeles Clippers 124. (Suns lead series 2-1)
    • Game 4, April 22 (Saturday): Phoenix Suns 112, Los Angeles Clippers 100. (Suns lead series 3-1) 
    • Game 5, April 25 (Tuesday): Phoenix Suns 136, Los Angeles Clippers 130. (Suns win series 4-1)

    Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament Results:

    Tuesday's Results (April 12): 7-Seed Game

    Game 1: No. 8 Atlanta Hawks 116, No. 7 Miami Heat 105

    • The Atlanta Hawks have claimed the 7-seed in the Eastern Conference and will play the Boston Celtics in the first-round of the playoffs.

    Wednesday's Results (April 12): Elimination Game

    Game 2: No. 10 Chicago Bulls 109, No. 9 Toronto Raptors 105

    • The Chicago Bulls have advanced and they will play the Miami Heat in the 8-seed play-in game on Friday, April 14.
    • The Toronto Raptors have been eliminated from postseason contention.

    Friday's Results (April 14): 8-Seed Game

    Game 3: Chicago Bulls 91, Miami Heat 102

    • The Miami Heat have claimed the 8-seed in the Eastern Conference and will play the Milwaukee Bucks in the first-round of the playoffs.
    • The Chicago Bulls have been eliminated from postseason contention. 

    Western Conference Play-In Tournament Results:

    Tuesday's Results (April 12): 7-Seed Game

    Game 1: No. 8 Minnesota Timberwolves 102, No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers 108 F/OT

    • The Los Angeles Lakers have claimed the 7-seed in the Western Conference and will play the Memphis Grizzlies in the first-round of the playoffs.

    Wednesday's Results (April 12): Elimination Game

    Game 2: No. 10 Oklahoma City Thunder 123, No. 9 New Orleans Pelicans 118

    • The Oklahoma City Thunder have advanced and they will play the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 8-seed play-in game on Friday, April 14.
    • The New Orleans Pelicans have been eliminated from postseason contention.

    Friday's Results (April 14): 8-Seed Game

    Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder 95, Minnesota Timberwolves 120

    • The Minnesota Timberwolves have claimed the 8-seed in the Western Conference and will play the Denver Nuggets in the first-round of the playoffs.
    • The Oklahoma City Thunder have been eliminated from postseason contention.

    2023 NBA Finals Schedule:

    • Game 1, Thursday, June 1, Time: 8:30 p.m. ET. (TV: ABC)
    • Game 2, Sunday, June 4, Time: 8:00 p.m. ET. (TV: ABC)
    • Game 3, Wednesday, June 7, Time: 8:30 p.m. ET. (TV: ABC)
    • Game 4, Friday, June 9, Time: 8:30 p.m. ET. (TV: ABC)
    • Game 5, Monday, June 12 (if necessary), Time: 8:30 p.m. ET. (TV: ABC)
    • Game 6, Thursday, June 15 (if necessary), Time: 8:30 p.m. ET. (TV: ABC)
    • Game 7, Sunday, June 18 (if necessary), Time: 8:00 p.m. ET. (TV: ABC)

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