With several teams already eliminated, and others battling it out for their place in the playoffs, the next few months will be filled with non-stop action as we wait to find out who will be crowned the new league champion.

 

Starting this week, basketball lovers have the perfect excuse to tune into ESPN, as the playoffs are officially underway. But first, we need to determine which two teams will join the six already classified teams in each conference through the Play-In tournament.

 

Be sure to tune in this week to catch the Play-In Games and find out which two teams from the East and West conferences will secure their spot in the playoffs.

 

NBA Play-In Games and Playoffs schedule (All times Eastern)

Date	Time	EP Name	Competitor	Network
Wed 4/12/2023	6:30 PM	NBA Countdown Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook		ESPN
Wed 4/12/2023	7:00 PM	NBA Courtside		ESPN
Wed 4/12/2023	7:10 PM	AT&T NBA Play-In Tournament	Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors	ESPN
Wed 4/12/2023	9:30 PM	AT&T NBA Play-In Tournament	Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans	ESPN
Fri 4/14/2023	10:00 PM	AT&T NBA Play-In Tournament	TBD vs. TBD	ESPN
Sat 4/15/2023	12:30 PM	NBA Countdown		ESPN
Sat 4/15/2023	1:00 PM	NBA Courtside		ESPN
Sat 4/15/2023	1:10 PM	NBA Playoffs Presented by Starry	Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers	ESPN
Sat 4/15/2023	3:30 PM	NBA Playoffs Presented by Starry	TBD vs. Boston Celtics	ESPN
Sat 4/15/2023	6:00 PM	NBA Playoffs Presented by Starry	New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	ESPN
Sat 4/15/2023	8:30 PM	NBA Playoffs Presented by Starry	Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings	ESPN
Sun 4/16/2023	3:00 PM	NBA Countdown Presented by Chime		ESPN
Sun 4/16/2023	3:30 PM	NBA Playoffs Presented by Starry	TBD vs. TBD	ESPN

 

As we gear up for the playoffs, let’s look at some interesting statistics from previous seasons:

• On April 20, 1986, Michael Jordan scored 63 points in a single game against the Boston Celtics as a visitor, making him the player with the most points in a single game.

 

• Damian Lillard holds the record for the most three-pointers in a single game with 12, achieved against the Denver Nuggets on June 1, 2021.

 

• Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry has made a record-breaking 561 three-pointers since his first playoffs appearance.

 

• With 266 games played and 7,631 points scored, LeBron James has set an impressive record in the playoffs.

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