NBA Releases Suns-Wolves Game 1 Date
The Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves will meet in the first round of the NBA postseason.
PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of Western Conference Postseason action.
Though full dates and times have yet to be released, the NBA confirmed the two sides will play Game 1 on Saturday, April 20.
SATURDAY NBA PLAYOFF SCHEDULE (APRIL 20)
- New York Knicks vs Play-In Winner
- Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Denver Nuggets vs Play-In Winner
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns
SUNDAY NBA PLAYOFF SCHEDULE (APRIL 21)
- Boston Celtics vs Play-In Winner
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Play-In Winner
- Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks
NBA PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT
Tuesday, April 16
Game 1: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
Game 2: Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings
Wednesday, April 17
Game 3: Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers
Game 4: Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls
Friday, April 19
Winner of Game 4 vs Loser of Game 3
Winner of Game 2 vs Loser of Game 1
The Suns managed to snag the No. 6 seed and avoid the play-in tournament after defeating the Timberwolves on Sunday paired with a New Orleans Pelicans loss.
Minnesota dropped to the No. 3 seed after being in a three-way tie with the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Suns finished their season series 3-0 against Minnesota.
