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Get Ready for Some Hoops: Exciting NBA Playoffs 2024 Preview

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Discover the latest on the NBA Playoffs 2024 and which teams to watch out for in this epic basketball showdown! ๐Ÿ€

The NBA Playoffs 2024 are kicking off this weekend, and basketball fans are in for a thrilling ride. With matchups like Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers and a showdown between the Nuggets and Lakers, the excitement is palpable. As the top 16 teams battle it out on the court, speculation is rife about who will emerge victorious this season. Will it be the Boston Celtics, the reigning champs, or the dark horse teams making their mark?

As the postseason unfolds, fans can expect a shift in gameplay dynamics. Slower paces, more three-point shots, and intense isolation offenses are on the horizon. The NBA playoffs always bring out the best in teams, pushing them to their limits and creating unforgettable moments on the court. With predictions running wild, it's anyone's game to win.

Half of the playoff teams have a unique Duke connection, with twelve Blue Devils contributing to the playoff lineup. From the Orlando Magic to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Duke legacy shines bright in this year's playoffs. The excitement is at an all-time high as fans gear up to witness history in the making.

In a surprising turn of events, five teams have made a remarkable comeback from last season's disappointments to secure a spot in the playoffs. The journey from the lottery to the postseason is a testament to their dedication and hard work. As the playoff matchups heat up, all eyes are on the court for the showdowns that will define this season's NBA Playoffs.

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Things to know about the NBA Playoffs, which start Saturday (NBC Connecticut)

Against the teams that actually made the postseason, the Celtics were really good as well. Taking into account only the 16 playoff teams โ€” and their games ...

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How to watch the 2024 NBA Playoffs: Full schedule, where to stream ... (Yahoo Sports)

The first round of the NBA playoffs begin Saturday, Apr. 20, tipping off with the Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at 1 p.m. ET. What channel are the NBA ...

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Ranking all 16 teams in the 2024 NBA playoffs (NBC10 Boston)

Are the Boston Celtics the team to beat in 2024, or is it still the Denver Nuggets? Let's rank the 16 remaining teams as the playoffs get underway.

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2024 NBA Playoffs: Postseason Basketball Really Is Different (Sportico.com)

Just like most postseasons throughout league history, expect these playoffs to feature a slower pace, more threes and more isolation offense.

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5 teams that went from lottery to 2024 NBA Playoffs | NBA.com (NBA.com)

Breaking down how 5 teams turned things around in 2023-24 after missing out on the playoffs last season.

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NBA Playoffs 2024: Schedule, Matchups, TV Times, How to Watch ... (CNET Australia)

The play-in tournament is over, and the field of 16 is set for the 2024 NBA playoffs. LeBron James and the Lakers made it out of the Western Conference ...

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2024 NBA Playoffs: Schedules, results, matchups and previews for ... (Yahoo Sports)

Check out the NBA's playoff matchups, series schedules, play-in games and more.

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NBA playoffs: Predictions for Knicks-Sixers, Nuggets-Lakers and ... (Yahoo Sports)

Our NBA experts make their predictions for every first-round series in the playoffs.

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2024 NBA Playoff Predictions โ€“ First Round (Timberwolves.com)

It's NBA Playoff time, and while the Hornets might not be in the playoffs this season, we're still paying attention to see who will be called the 2024 NBA ...

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2024 NBA playoffs schedule: How to watch playoff basketball online ... (CBS sports.com)

Game 1 for all eight first-round series is taking place this weekend, with the Cavaliers and Timberwolves notching the first two wins of these playoffs. Knicks ...

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Twelve Blue Devils Eye Title in NBA Playoffs (GoDuke.com)

Half of the 16 playoff teams have at least one Blue Devil on the squad, including Duke duos with the Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers and New ...

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NBA Playoffs odds, expert picks for Sunday's games: Celtics-Heat ... (The Athletic)

The top seeds of the East and West hit the hardcourt Sunday in two of four Game 1s on the docket. Get odds and expert picks for all four.

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2024 NBA playoffs betting: Title, conference, Finals MVP picks - ESPN (ESPN)

Andre Snellings looks at the bets to make on playoff MVP, Eastern and Western conference champion and NBA champion.

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NBA playoffs: Nuggets work over Lakers to pick up where they left off ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

And then, like with every game of last year's Western Conference finals, it didn't matter. After some early struggles, the Nuggets worked over the Lakers on ...

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2024 NBA playoffs predictions: Picks for every first-round series as ... (CBS sports.com)

CBS Sports writers are picking all eight first-round series -- who will advance and who's on upset alert?

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Defending NBA champs Denver beat LeBron's Lakers 114-103 in ... (Aljazeera.com)

In a repeat matchup of last season's Western Conference final, Denver clinched Game 1 over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Lakers vs. Nuggets Livestream: How to Watch the NBA Western ... (Billboard)

Watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets online without cable and find free streaming links to livestream NBA Western Conference playoff series.

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Who will win the NBA Finals? Predictions for 2024 NBA playoffs ... (USA TODAY)

Who will win the NBA Finals? Experts from around the USA TODAY Network offer up predictions for the 2024 NBA playoffs.

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Nikola Jokic and Nuggets outlast Lakers in Game 1 of NBA playoffs (New York Post)

Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets powered past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in ...

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Things to know about the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday (WKYC.com)

Taking into account only the 16 playoff teams โ€” and their games against one another โ€” the No. 1 overall seed Celtics come up No. 1 yet again.

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2024 NBA playoffs predictions: Expert picks for every first-round ... (CBSSports.com)

CBS Sports writers are picking all eight first-round series -- who will advance?

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Listen Live: Lakers vs. Nuggets | NBA Playoffs (SiriusXM Blog)

Catch every Los Angeles Laker and Denver Nuggets playoff game โ€“ including both home and away broadcasts โ€“ on the SiriusXM app and radios.

Voice Sports' 2024 NBA Playoff Predictions - The Georgetown Voice (The Georgetown Voice)

After an unimpressive Washington Wizards season, here is who Voice Sports is predicting will win the 2024 NBA playoffs after our beloved city missed the ...

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How to watch today's Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoff ... (CBS Chicago)

Track how to watch Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs starting with the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics game today.

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How to watch today's New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City ... (CBS DC)

Find out how to watch the New Orleans Pelicans face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

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Heat vs. Celtics Livestream: How to Watch the NBA Eastern ... (Billboard)

Find a live feed to stream the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics first round Eastern Conference NBA playoff games online free without cable.

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Tatum leads Celtics to game one win over Heat in NBA playoffs (FRANCE 24)

Led by a triple double from Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics cruised to a 114-94 win over the Miami Heat in the opening game of their NBA playoff ...

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Pelicans vs. Thunder odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA playoff ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's computer model simulated Game 1 of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans series 10000 times and revealed its picks for the 2024 ...

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NBA playoffs: Clippers dismantle Mavericks with Kawhi Leonard in ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Vintage James Harden and a stifling Clippers defense help lead Los Angeles to a dominant win as Leonard watched from the sideline with a lingering knee ...

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How to watch today's Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers NBA Playoff ... (CBS New York)

Keep track of one of the hottest matchups of the 2024 NBA Playoffs as the Mavericks face the Clippers today.

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NBA playoffs: Celtics put to rest concerns over late-season cruise ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Boston takes care of business to easily win its first game of this postseason, but it needs to maintain its intensity to keep Miami from hanging around.

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Los Angeles Clippers defeat Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA ... (Scores & Odds Hub)

The Los Angeles Clippers made a statement in Game 1 of a first-round Western Conference series with a 109-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

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Brutal reality check for 'abysmally bad' NBA contenders; superstar's ... (Fox Sports)

The Dallas Mavericks entered the playoffs as one of the NBA's most in-form teams but looked a shadow of themselves in a 109-97 defeat at the hands of the ...

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Mavericks vs. Clippers odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's model simulated Game 1 of the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks series 10000 times and revealed its picks for the 2024 NBA playoffs.

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Celtics vs. Heat odds, score prediction, time, line: 2024 NBA playoff ... (CBS sports.com)

SportsLine's computer model simulated Game 1 of the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics series 10000 times and revealed its picks for the 2024 NBA playoffs on ...

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Photos: Thunder vs. Pelicans Game 1 | 2024 NBA Playoffs (Pelicans.com)

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans Game 1 photos from Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the Paycom Center.

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Giddey's Thunder survive big NBA playoffs scare after rookie's ... (Fox Sports)

But it was rookie duo Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace who came up with two of the biggest plays of the game as the Thunder survived a big scare, defeating the ...

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NBA Playoffs 2024 - First Round (The Dream Shake)

Welcome to the 2023-24 NBA Playoffs first round. The first round is always a lot of fun for me, as there are a ton of games, and even though it's an ...

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2024 NBA playoffs bracket, scores, results: Thunder hold on vs ... (CBSSports.com)

The NBA playoff bracket is set with 16 teams in the running for the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

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OKC Thunder Old School Fight in Return to NBA Playoffs Over ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Oklahoma City Thunder used a solid defensive effort to edge Pelicans and take a 1-0 series lead in round one.

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Thunder vs Pelicans recap: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC to ... (Oklahoman.com)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 28 points as the Thunder survived the Pelicans in their NBA playoff opener Sunday night.

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Thunder vs. Pelicans TV channel, live stream, how to watch NBA ... (CBS sports.com)

The Thunder are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

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Home teams go undefeated in Game 1 of NBA Playoffs for first time ... (Sportsnet.ca)

In the East, the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers came out on top. In the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver ...

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