The 2021 NBA playoffs are here, and the Milwaukee Bucks have already become the first team to advance to the second round, eliminating the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat in four games. Who will join Milwaukee in the conference semifinals?
Keep it here for all the matchups, schedules, news and analysis from Round 1 all the way through the crowning of an NBA champion.
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LATEST NEWS & ANALYSIS
EASTERN CONFERECE
Game 1
76ers 125, Wizards 118
Game 2
76ers 120, Wizards 95
Game 3
76ers 132, Wizards 103
Game 4: Monday, May 31
76ers at Wizards | 7 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 5: Wednesday, June 2*
TBD at Wizards | TBD
Game 6: Friday, June 4*
76ers at Wizards | TBD
Game 7: Sunday, June 6*
Wizards at 76ers | TBD
* if necessary
0:17
A 76ers fan dumps popcorn on Russell Westbrook as he heads to the locker room, and the fan is ejected from the arena.
Game 1
Nets 104, Celtics 93
Game 2
Nets 130, Celtics 108
Game 3
Celtics 125, Nets 119
Game 4: Sunday, May 30
Nets at Celtics | 7 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 5: Tuesday, June 1
Celtics at Nets | 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 6: Thursday, June 3*
Nets at Celtics | TBD
Game 7: Saturday, June 5*
Celtics at Nets | TBD
* if necessary
2:41
Jayson Tatum puts up a staggering 50 points as the Celtics return to Boston and take Game 3 from the Nets.
Game 1
Bucks 109, Heat 107 (OT)
Game 2
Bucks 132, Heat 98
Game 3
Bucks 113, Heat 84
Game 4
Bucks 120, Heat 103
0:17
Giannis Antetokounmpo spins past Dewayne Dedmon for a bucket to earn his first ever playoff triple-double.
Game 1
Hawks 107, Knicks 105
Game 2
Knicks 101, Hawks 92
Game 3
Hawks 105, Knicks 94
Game 4: Sunday, May 30
Knicks at Hawks | 1 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 5: Wednesday, June 2
Hawks at Knicks | TBD
Game 6: Friday, Junes 4*
Knicks at Hawks | TBD
Game 7: Sunday, June 6*
Hawks at Knicks | TBD
* if necessary
0:20
Trae Young makes the floater and tells Immanuel Quickley he’s too small.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Game 1
Grizzlies 112, Jazz 109
Game 2
Jazz 141, Grizzlies 129
Game 3: Saturday, May 29
Jazz at Grizzlies | 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 4: Monday, May 31
Jazz at Grizzlies | 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 5: Wednesday, June 2
Grizzlies at Jazz | TBD
Game 6: Friday, June 4*
Jazz at Grizzlies | TBD
Game 7: Sunday, June 6*
Grizzlies at Jazz | TBD
* if necessary
1:59
Donovan Mitchell’s return is overshadowed by Ja Morant who goes off for 47 points, but the Jazz prevail for a 141-129 victory.
Game 1
Suns 99, Lakers 90
Game 2
Lakers 109, Suns 102
Game 3
Lakers 109, Suns 95
Game 4: Sunday, May 30
Suns at Lakers | 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 5: Tuesday, June 1
Lakers at Suns | 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 6: Thursday, June 3*
Suns at Lakers | TBD
Game 7: Saturday, June 5*
Lakers at Suns | TBD
* if necessary
1:21
Devin Booker gets ejected for pushing Dennis Schroder on a layup attempt, and Jae Crowder follows after having words with Schroder.
Game 1
Trail Blazers 123, Nuggets 109
Game 2
Nuggets 128, Trail Blazers 109
Game 3
Nuggets 120, Trail Blazers 115
Game 4
Trail Blazers 115, Nuggets 95
Game 5: Tuesday, June 1
Trail Blazers at Nuggets | 9 p.m. ET (NBATV)
Game 6: Thursday, June 3
Nuggets at Trail Blazers | TBD
Game 7: Saturday, June 5*
Trail Blazers at Nuggets | TBD
* if necessary
0:20
Damian Lillard throws a full-court pass to Norman Powell who elevates to hammer down an emphatic jam on the fast break.
Game 1
Mavericks 113, Clippers 103
Game 2: Tuesday, May 25
Mavericks 127, Clippers 121
Game 3
Clippers 118, Mavericks 108
Game 4: Sunday, May 30
Clippers at Mavericks | 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 5: Wednesday, June 2
Mavericks at Clippers | TBD
Game 6: Friday, June 4*
Clippers at Mavericks | TBD
Game 7: Sunday, June 6*
Mavericks at Clippers | TBD
* if necessary
2:33
Emotions run high as the Clippers fight back to beat the Mavericks despite a slow start and 44 points from Luka Doncic.