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Latest news on the 2024 NBA Playoffs, featuring updated standings, matchups, scores, and key storylines. Stay informed about the postseason race as the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, and other top teams compete for the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
The 2024 NBA Playoffs are set to begin on 20 April, with 16 teams battling it out to determine the champion of the 2023-24 season. The playoffs will feature a new play-in tournament format, where the 7th through 10th seeds in each conference will compete for the final two spots.
As of 15 April 2024, the Boston Celtics have clinched the best record in the NBA and the top seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Oklahoma City Thunder have secured the best record in the Western Conference. The playoffs will also see the return of the Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers, who last made the postseason in 2020.
Key first-round matchups to watch include the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers, a rematch of their classic playoff battles in the early 2000s, and the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks, a budding rivalry featuring young stars like Kawhi Leonard and Luka Doncic. The playoffs will also showcase the league's biggest stars, such as Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The 2024 NBA Playoffs are steeped in the league's rich history, with iconic moments like Michael Jordan's game-winning shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1989 and the Boston Celtics' dramatic comeback against the Philadelphia 76ers in 1981. As the postseason unfolds, fans can expect more unforgettable performances and intense battles as teams compete for a place in basketball lore.
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