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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