The NBA Playoffs are underway and the action is hotter than ever. The Magic overcame a 2-0 series hole to tie the series at 2-2 with a 112-89 win over the Cavaliers on Saturday. The Oklahoma City Thunder then took a commanding series lead against New Orleans, 3-0, while the Celtics improved to 2-1 against the Heat. To cap off Saturday, the Lakers finally defeated the Nuggets and avoided a sweep.
On Friday, the third-seeded Timberwolves took a 3-0 lead in the series after defeating the Suns 126-109. He was one win away from the second round.
In other games, the Pacers defended their home court and defeated the Bucks in overtime, with Tyrese Haliburton hitting the winning hit with seconds remaining for a thrilling 121-118 victory. In Friday's other playoff game, the Mavericks escaped 2-2. They defeated the Clippers 101-90 and took the series lead.
Four more games will be played over the weekend, including Game 4 between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers. The Timberwolves, Suns, Bucks, Pacers and Mavs will also play games throughout the day.
The first round of these NBA playoffs will be held until May 5th. Here's how CBS Sports experts choose their brackets.
sunday playoff game
- Game 4: Knicks vs. 76ers, 1 p.m., ABC — New York leads 2-1.
- Game 4: Clippers vs. Mavericks, 3:30 p.m., ABC — DAL leads 2-1.
- Game 4: Bucks vs. Pacers, 7 p.m., TNT — IND leads 2-1.
- Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Suns, 9:30 p.m., TNT — MIN leads 3-0.
Below is an overview of the complete playoff bracket. The full playoff schedule can be found here.
2024 NBA Playoffs Bracket
Kim O'Reilly, CBS Sports
1st round scores, series schedule
(all eastern)
celtics vs heat
Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101
Game 3: Celtics 104, Heat 84
Game 4: Monday, April 29th, TBA
Game 5: Wednesday, May 1, TBA
Game 6*: Friday, May 3, TBA
Game 7*: Sunday, May 5th, TBA
Knicks vs. 76ers
Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
Game 3: 76ers 125, Knicks 114
Game 4: Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m., ABC/fubo
Game 5: Tuesday, April 30th, 7pm, TNT
Game 6*: Thursday, May 2nd, TBA
Game 7*: Saturday, May 4, TBA
Bucks vs Pacers
Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
Game 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108
Game 3: Pacers 121, Bucks 118 (OT)
Game 4: Sunday, April 28, 7pm, TNT
Game 5: Tuesday, April 30th, TBA
Game 6*: Thursday, May 2nd, TBA
Game 7*: Saturday, May 4, TBA
Cavaliers vs. Magic
Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic 86
Game 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
Game 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
Game 5: Tuesday, April 30th, TBA
Game 6*: Friday, May 3, TBA
Game 7*: Sunday, May 5th, TBA
thunder vs pelicans
Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
Game 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
Game 4: Monday, April 29th, TBA
Game 5*: Wednesday, May 1, TBA
Game 6*: Friday, May 3, TBA
Game 7*: Sunday, May 5th, TBA
nuggets vs lakers
Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
Game 5*: Monday, April 29, 10 p.m., TNT
Game 6*: Thursday, May 2nd, TBA
Game 7*: Saturday, May 4, TBA
Timberwolves vs. Suns
Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
Game 3: Timberwolves 126, Suns 109
Game 4: Sunday, April 28, 9:30 p.m., TNT
Game 5*: Tuesday, April 30th, TBA
Game 6*: Thursday, May 2nd, TBA
Game 7*: Saturday, May 4, TBA
Clippers vs. Mavericks
Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
Game 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
Game 3: Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
Game 4: Sunday, April 28, 3:30 p.m., ABC/fubo
Game 5: Wednesday, May 1, TBA
Game 6*: Friday, May 3, TBA
Game 7*: Sunday, May 5th, TBA
