The NBA playoffs are upon us, and the quest for the Larry O’Brien Trophy is on.
In the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers are the top seed for the first time in 20 years with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons leading the way. The second-seeded Brooklyn Nets and their star trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving are strong contenders, as are two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the third-seeded Milwaukee Bucks.
The Utah Jazz are the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, with the Phoenix Suns second after a breakthrough season with Chris Paul steering the ship. The West is as stacked as ever, with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in the seventh spot after winning a play-in game.
Below is the complete schedule for the first round of the 2021 playoffs, with matchups, game times and where to watch. (All times p.m. Eastern; * – if necessary)
FIRST ROUND
Eastern Conference
No. 1 Sixers vs. No. 8 Wizards
Sixers lead series 3-0
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Game 1: Sixers 125, Wizards 118
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Game 2: Sixers 120, Wizards 95
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Game 3: Sixers 132, Wizards 103
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Monday: Sixers at Wizards (7, TNT)
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June 2: Wizards at Sixers*
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June 4: Sixers at Wizards*
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June 6: Wizards at Sixers*
No. 2 Nets vs. No. 7 Celtics
Nets lead series 2-1
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Game 1: Nets 104, Celtics 93
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Game 2: Nets 130, Celtics 108
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Game 3: Celtics 125, Nets 119
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Sunday: Nets at Celtics (7, TNT)
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Tuesday: Celtics at Nets (7:30, TNT)
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June 3: Nets at Celtics*
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June 5: Celtics at Nets*
No. 3 Bucks def. No. 6 Heat (4-0)
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Game 1: Bucks 109, Heat 107 (OT)
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Game 2: Bucks 132, Heat 98
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Game 3: Bucks 113, Heat 84
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Game 4: Bucks 120, Heat 103
No. 4 Knicks vs. No. 5 Hawks
Hawks lead series 2-1
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Game 1: Hawks 107, Knicks 105
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Game 2: Knicks 101, Hawks 92
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Game 3: Hawks 105, Knicks 94
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Sunday: Knicks at Hawks (1, ABC)
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June 2: Hawks at Knicks
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June 4: Knicks at Hawks*
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June 6: Hawks at Knicks*
Western Conference
No. 1 Jazz vs. No. 8 Grizzlies
Jazz lead series 2-1
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Game 1: Grizzlies 112, Jazz 109
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Game 2: Jazz 141, Grizzlies 129
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Game 3: Jazz 121, Grizzlies (9:30, ESPN)
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Monday: Jazz at Grizzlies (9:30, TNT)
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June 2: Grizzlies at Jazz
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June 4: Jazz at Grizzlies*
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June 6: Grizzlies at Jazz*
No. 2 Suns vs. No. 7 Lakers
Lakers lead series 2-1
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Game 1: Suns 99, Lakers 90
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Game 2: Lakers 109, Suns 102
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Game 3: Lakers 109, Suns 95
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Sunday: Suns at Lakers (3:30, ABC)
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Tuesday: Lakers at Suns (10, TNT)
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June 3: Suns at Lakers*
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June 5: Lakers at Suns*
No. 3 Nuggets vs. No. 6 Blazers
Series tied 2-2
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Game 1: Blazers 123, Nuggets 109
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Game 2: Nuggets 128, Blazers 109
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Game 3: Nuggets 120, Blazers 115
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Game 4: Blazers 115, Nuggets 95
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Tuesday: Blazers at Nuggets (9, NBATV)
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June 3: Nuggets at Blazers
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June 5: Blazers at Nuggets*
No. 4 Clippers vs. No. 5 Mavericks
Mavericks leads series 2-1
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Game 1: Mavericks 113, Clippers 103
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Game 2: Mavericks 127, Clippers 121
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Game 3: Clippers 118, Mavericks 108
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Sunday: Clippers at Mavericks (9:30, TNT)
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June 2: Mavericks at Clippers
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June 4: Clippers at Mavericks*
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June 6: Mavericks at Clippers*
PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT
Eastern Conference
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Celtics 118, Wizards 100 (Boston clinches No. 7 seed)
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Pacers 144, Hornets 117 (Charlotte eliminated)
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Wizards 142, Pacers 115 (Washington clinches No. 8 seed)
Western Conference
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Lakers 103, Warriors 100 (Los Angeles clinches No. 7 seed)
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Grizzlies 100, Spurs 96 (San Antonio eliminated)
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Grizzlies 117, Warriors 112, OT (Memphis clinches No. 8 seed)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA playoff schedule: First-round matchups, dates and TV info