2024 NBA PLAYOFF PICTURE: FIRST ROUND BRACKET RESULTS, SCORES AND SCHEDULE
The 2024 NBA Playoffs are in full swing, and the first weekend has lived up to the much-anticipated hype.
In Game 2 of their first-round playoff series in the West, the Denver Nuggets made a stunning comeback to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99, thanks to Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray's impressive performances. Jokic recorded 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Murry netted the fadeaway jumper from 16 feet away as time expired to give the Nuggets a 2-0 series lead. However, after the game, some Lakers players, including LeBron James, criticized the officiating.
In the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers have expressed their grievances regarding the officiating in their first-round series against the New York Knicks. A team spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that the 76ers plan to file a complaint with the NBA. The Knicks lead the series 2-0 after winning both games at Madison Square Garden.
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Here is the NBA Playoff picture after the first-round series has tipped off.
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2024 NBA Playoffs first-round series results and schedule
Eastern Conferences Matchups
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat
No. 1 seed Boston Celtics vs. No. 8 seed Miami Heat, Celtics lead series 1-0
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New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
No. 2 seed New York Knicks vs. No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers, Knicks lead series 2-0
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers
No. 3 seed Milwaukee Bucks vs. No. 6 seed Indiana Pacers, Bucks lead series 1-0
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic
No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers v. No. 5 seed Orlando Magic, Cavs lead series 2-0
Western Conferences Matchups
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans
No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 8 seed New Orleans Pelicans, Thunder leads series 1-0
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
No. 2 seed Denver Nuggets vs. No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers, Nuggets lead series 2-0
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns
No. 3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves vs. No. 6 seed Phoenix Suns, Wolves lead series 1-0
LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks
No. 4 seed LA Clippers vs. No. 5 seed Dallas Mavericks, Clippers lead series 1-0
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