The second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs has tipped off.
The postseason field was cut in half following the conclusion of Round 1, with just eight teams remaining in the battle for the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
The Eastern Conference semifinalists feature the No. 1 Boston Celtics, No. 2 New York Knicks, No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers and No. 6 Indiana Pacers.
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The final four teams in the Western Conference, meanwhile, are the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder, No. 2 Denver Nuggets, No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves and No. 5 Dallas Mavericks.
With trips to the conference finals on the line, here's what to know about Round 2 of the playoffs:
What teams are left in the 2024 NBA playoffs?
Here's an updated look at the second-round bracket:
Eastern Conference
No. 1 Boston Celtics vs. No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers: Boston wins series 4-1
No. 2 New York Knicks vs. No. 6 Indiana Pacers: New York leads series 3-2
Western Conference
No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 5 Dallas Mavericks: Dallas leads series 3-2
No. 2 Denver Nuggets vs. No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves: Series tied 3-3
When is Round 2 of the 2024 NBA playoffs?
The opening game of the second round is scheduled for Saturday, May 4.
How many games are in Round 2 of the NBA playoffs?
Just like the other playoff rounds, Round 2 features a best-of-seven format where the higher seed hosts Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
What is the schedule for Round 2 of the 2024 NBA playoffs?
Here's an updated look at the second-round schedule details we know so far (* = if necessary):
Eastern Conference
No. 1 Boston Celtics vs. No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers
- Game 1: Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95
- Game 2: Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94
- Game 3: Celtics 106, Cavaliers 93
- Game 4: Celtics 109, Cavaliers 102
- Game 5: Celtics 113, Cavaliers 98
No. 2 New York Knicks vs. No. 6 Indiana Pacers
- Game 1: Knicks 121, Pacers 117
- Game 2: Knicks 130, Pacers 121
- Game 3: Pacers 111, Knicks 106
- Game 4: Pacers 121, Knicks 89
- Game 5: Knicks 121, Pacers 91
- Game 6: Knicks at Pacers, May 17 (TBD, ESPN)
- Game 7*: Pacers at Knicks, May 19 (TBD, TBD)
Western Conference
No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 5 Dallas Mavericks
- Game 1: Thunder 117, Mavericks 95
- Game 2: Mavericks 119, Thunder 110
- Game 3: Mavericks 105, Thunder 101
- Game 4: Thunder 100, Mavericks 96
- Game 5: Mavericks 104, Thunder 92
- Game 6: Thunder at Mavericks, May 18 (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- Game 7*: Mavericks at Thunder, May 20 (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
No. 2 Denver Nuggets vs. No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves
- Game 1: Wolves 106, Nuggets 99
- Game 2: Wolves 106, Nuggets 80
- Game 3: Nuggets 117, Wolves 90
- Game 4: Nuggets 115, Wolves 107
- Game 5: Nuggets 112, Wolves 97
- Game 6: Wolves 115, Nuggets 70
- Game 7: Wolves at Nuggets, May 19 (TBD, TBD)
Does the NBA reseed in the playoffs?
Unlike the NFL, the NBA doesn't reseed in the playoffs. That means the 1-8 series winner meets the 4-5 series winner, while the 2-7 series winner will be up against the 3-6 series winner.
How many rounds are there in the NBA playoffs?
There are four rounds in the NBA playoffs. Following the second round will come the conference finals and then the NBA Finals.
