Who is in the 2024 NBA playoffs? Who will go through the play-in? How to watch in the UK on TNT Sports and discovery+?
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Updated 16/04/2024 at 06:26 GMT
It’s the best time of the NBA season! Yes that’s right we’ve reached the playoffs. After a gruelling 82-game season 20 teams will now begin prepping for the next stage of the campaign. First up we have the play-in, where four teams in each conference will battle for the final two playoff spots. Let’s break down everything you need to know and how you can watch in the UK.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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82 games for each team have come and gone and we’re finally at the NBA playoffs.
Ahead of the start of the playoffs with the play-in tournament we’ll run through all the information you will need to know.
That includes who is in the playoffs, who’s out and who will be in the play-in tournament, as well as how to watch.
Which NBA teams are in the playoffs?
The following teams are in the NBA playoffs. Their seeding is in brackets next to their name.
Western Conference
- Oklahoma City Thunder [1]
- Denver Nuggets [2]
- Minnesosta Timberwolves [3]
- Los Angeles Clippers [4]
- Dallas Mavericks [5]
- Phoenix Suns [6]
Eastern Conference
- Boston Celtics [1]
- New York Knicks [2]
- Milwaukee Bucks [3]
- Cleveland Cavaliers [4]
- Orlando Magic [5]
- Indiana Pacers [6]
What are the NBA playoff match-ups?
Western Conference
- Oklahoma City Thunder [1] v No. 8 seed
- Denver Nuggets [2] v No. 7 seed
- Minnesota Timberwolves [3] v Phoenix Suns [6]
- LA Clippers [4] v Dallas Mavericks [5]
Eastern Conference
- Boston Celtics [1] v No. 8 seed
- New York Knicks [2] v No. 7 seed
- Milwaukee Bucks [3] v Indiana Pacers [6]
- Cleveland Cavaliers [4] v Orlando Magic [5]
Which NBA teams are in the play-in tournament?
A relatively new addition to the NBA is the play-in tournament, which expanded the playoffs to give the ninth and tenth ranked teams in each conferences chances to get in.
The following teams are in the NBA play-in tournament. Their seeding is in brackets next to their name.
Western Conference
- New Orleans Pelicans [7]
- Los Angeles Lakers [8]
- Sacramento Kings [9]
- Golden State Warriors [10]
Eastern Conference
- Philadelphia 76ers [7]
- Miami Heat [8]
- Chicago Bulls [9]
- Atlanta Hawks [10]
What are the NBA play-in tournament match-ups?
Western Conference
- New Orleans Pelicans [7] v Los Angeles Lakers [8] - Winner will face Denver Nuggets. Loser will face winner of Kings v Warriors
- Sacramento Kings [9] v Golden State Warriors [10] - . Winner will face loser of Pelicans v Lakers.
- Loser of Pelicans v Lakers v Winner of Kings v Warriors - Winner will face Oklahoma City Thunder
Eastern Conference
- Philadelphia 76ers [7] v Miami Heat [8] - Winner will face New York Knicks. Loser will face winner of Bulls v Hawks
- Chicago Bulls [9] v Atlanta Hawks [10] - . Winner will face loser of 76ers v Heat. .
- Loser of 76ers v Heat v Winner of Bulls v Hawks - Winner will face Boston Celtics
What are teams are out of NBA playoff contention?
- Houston Rockets
- Utah Jazz
- Memphis Grizzlies
- San Antonio Spurs
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Brooklyn Nets
- Toronto Raptors
- Charlotte Hornets
- Washington Wizards
- Detroit Pistons
How to watch the NBA on TNT Sports and discovery+?
How do I watch NBA live streams on TNT Sports? What is discovery+?
The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment in one destination.
You can also watch TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.
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