Are you ready for some thrilling basketball action? The NBA Playoffs 2023 are finally here, and the excitement is palpable. Who will be crowned the new basketball champion of North America, and who will succeed the legendary Golden State Warriors? Only time will tell.
But first, let’s talk about the Play-In Tournament. Eight teams will be battling it out for the remaining four playoff tickets. It’s going to be an intense competition, and we’ve got all the details you need, including the complete schedule.
The Play-Ins have already begun on April 12th (German time), with the Eastern and Western Conferences going head-to-head. The First Round games will be followed by the NBA Conference Semifinals, then the Conference Finals, before we finally reach the NBA Finals to determine the new champion. All eyes will be on the teams as they compete, and we expect the new champion to be crowned no later than June 18th.
So, what does the NBA Playoff Picture 2023 look like?
This year, fans can place a bet on NBA Tournament on the for Playd-Ins spots, instead of the usual two. The complete NBA Playoff Picture 2023 will be determined by the respective winners, and we already have the top seeds: the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference and the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference.
| Conference | NBA Playoff Game |
| Eastern | #1 Milwaukee Bucks vs. #8 Bulls/Heat |
| Eastern | #2 Boston Celtics vs. #7 Atlanta Hawks |
| Eastern | #3 Philadelphia 76ers vs. #6 Brooklyn Nets |
| Eastern | #4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #5 New York Knicks |
| Western | #1 Denver Nuggets vs. #8 OKC/Timberwolves |
| Western | #2 Memphis Grizzlies vs. #7 LA Lakers |
| Western | #3 Sacramento Kings vs. #6 Golden State Warriors |
| Western | #4 Phoenix Suns vs. #5 Los Angeles Clippers |
The NBA Playoff Picture 2023 includes some exciting series, such as the Eastern #1 Milwaukee Bucks vs. #8 Bulls/Heat, and the Western #1 Denver Nuggets vs. #8 OKC/Timberwolves. The playoff format is fairly easy to understand once the Play-In round is completed. The highest remaining seed will play the lowest in each Conference, with the home advantage always on the side of the better-seeded team. Each series will be played in a Best-of-Seven format, with the winner advancing to the next round.
The Play-Ins are a big exception, with individual games in an unusual format. The winner of the #7 vs. #8 game will be included as the #7 seed in the NBA Playoffs 2023, while the loser gets a second chance and plays against the winner of #9 vs. #10.
Mark your calendars for these key dates:
- NBA Play-In games: April 12-15, 2023
- NBA Playoff start: April 16, 2023
- Conference Semifinals start: May 2-3, 2023
- Conference Finals start: May 17-18, 2023
- NBA Finals: June 2-19, 2023
Get ready to cheer for your favorite team and witness some of the best basketball games of the year. The NBA Playoffs 2023 are going to be epic!
