The primary spherical of the 2024 NBA playoffs is in full swing, and 13 groups stay within the operating to win the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Western Convention facet of the bracket has already seen three groups advance to the second spherical: the Thunder, Nuggets and Timberwolves. The East, nonetheless, nonetheless has all 4 first-round collection going. The 76ers and Bucks each received Recreation 5s on Tuesday evening (Philly doing so in significantly dramatic vogue) to keep away from elimination in opposition to the Knicks and Pacers, respectively.
The Celtics have the possibility to develop into the primary Japanese Convention crew to advance to the second spherical on Wednesday, as they host the Warmth in Recreation 5. The Cavaliers are additionally one win away from transferring on within the bracket after their Recreation 5 win in opposition to Magic on Tuesday gave them a 3-2 collection lead.
Mavericks vs. Clippers is the one first-round collection nonetheless going within the West. Recreation 5 is Wednesday evening, and the winner will probably be within the driver’s seat within the collection. Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, nonetheless, shouldn’t be anticipated to play.
The highest-seeded Thunder and third-seeded Wolves pulled off the one sweeps of the primary spherical, taking out the Pelicans and Suns, respectively, in 4 video games. The defending champion Nuggets additionally wasted little time advancing to the second spherical as they ousted the Lakers in 5 video games.
Here is a take a look at the upcoming schedule, in addition to all of the playoff scores. All video games airing on ABC, ESPN and NBA TV are streaming on fubo (strive without cost).
Wednesday’s playoff video games
- Recreation 5: Celtics vs. Warmth, 7:30 p.m., TNT — Boston leads 3-1
- Recreation 5: Clippers vs. Mavericks, 10 p.m., TNT — Collection tied 2-2
Under is a take a look at the entire playoff bracket.
2024 NBA playoff bracket
Kim O’Reilly, CBS Sports activities
First-round scores, collection schedules
(All instances Japanese)
Celtics vs. Warmth
Recreation 1: Celtics 114, Warmth 94
Recreation 2: Warmth 111, Celtics 101
Recreation 3: Celtics 104, Warmth 84
Recreation 4: Celtics 102, Warmth 88
Recreation 5: Wednesday, Might 1, 7:30 p.m., TNT
Recreation 6*: Friday, Might 3, 7 p.m., ESPN/fubo
Recreation 7*: Sunday, Might 5, TBD
Knicks vs. 76ers
Recreation 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
Recreation 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
Recreation 3: 76ers 125, Knicks 114
Recreation 4: Knicks 97, 76ers 92
Recreation 5: 76ers 112, Knicks 106 (OT)
Recreation 6: Thursday, Might 2, 9 p.m., TNT
Recreation 7*: Saturday, Might 4, TBD
Bucks vs. Pacers
Recreation 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
Recreation 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108
Recreation 3: Pacers 121, Bucks 118 (OT)
Recreation 4: Pacers 126, Bucks 113
Recreation 5: Tuesday, April 30, TBD
Recreation 6: Thursday, Might 2, 6:30 p.m., TNT
Recreation 7*: Saturday, Might 4, TBD
Cavaliers vs. Magic
Recreation 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
Recreation 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic 86
Recreation 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
Recreation 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
Recreation 5: Tuesday, April 30, TBD
Recreation 6: Friday, Might 3, TBD
Recreation 7*: Sunday, Might 5, TBD
Thunder vs. Pelicans
Recreation 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
Recreation 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
Recreation 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
Recreation 4: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89
(Oklahoma Metropolis wins collection 4-0)
Nuggets vs. Lakers
Recreation 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
Recreation 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
Recreation 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
Recreation 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
Recreation 5: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106
(Denver wins collection 4-1)
Timberwolves vs. Suns
Recreation 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
Recreation 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
Recreation 3: Timberwolves 126, Suns 109
Recreation 4: Timberwolves 122, Suns 116
(Minnesota wins collection 4-0)
Clippers vs. Mavericks
Recreation 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
Recreation 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
Recreation 3: Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
Recreation 4: Clippers 116, Maverick 111
Recreation 5: Wednesday, Might 1, 10 p.m., TNT
Recreation 6: Friday, Might 3, 9:30 p.m., ESPN/fubo
Recreation 7*: Sunday, Might 5, TBD