We got some clarity on the NBA’s playoff picture on Thursday, as the Phoenix Suns ended their seeding games schedule with a perfect 8-0 record and the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Milwaukee Bucks.
As a result, the Spurs were eliminated, while the Blazers will be faced with a rather simple scenario: win or go home.
Knowing that the postseason picture has become clarified, the NBA announced the first round schedule for playoffs, which will begin on Aug. 17.
With respect to the Rockets and Thunder, they will begin their first round series on Aug. 18. Here is the complete schedule:
- Game 1: Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. ET
- Game 2: Aug. 20 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Game 3: Aug. 22 at 6:00 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Aug. 24 at 4:00 p.m. ET
- Game 5: Aug. 26, time TBD
- Game 6: Aug. 28, time TBD
- Game 7: Aug. 30, time TBD