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Six duels have already been fixed, the last two participants in the playoffs will be determined in the remaining four play-in duels.

NBA Playoffs: Die Matchups in der Eastern Conference

(1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (8) Miami Heat

The Bucks ended the regular season with the best record. This leaves the 2021 champion with home field advantage for the full playoffs. Opponents are the Miami Heat, who first lost to Atlanta in the play-in, but then beat the Chicago Bulls. This first-round matchup was two years ago, back then when it used a sweep for the heat.

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(2) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Atlanta Hawks (1-0)

The Celtics, on the other hand, already know their opponents, they will play against the Atlanta Hawks. Boston won all three games against Atlanta during the regular season, including Game 82 for both teams last Sunday.

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(3) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (6) Brookyln Nets (2-0)

In the regular season, the Sixers defeated Brooklyn three times, and Kevin Durant played for the Nets at least once. Of course, this Nets team now looks very different, which is why Philadelphia is the clear favorite in this series.

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(4) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (5) New York Knicks

On the other hand, it is much closer between the Cavs and the Knicks, during the season New York won three out of four comparisons, most recently in Cleveland at the end of March (130:116). The Knicks were already missing Julius Randle in this game. It’s completely unclear if the All-Star is fit again as the first round begins. The forward is currently suffering from an ankle injury.

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Eastern Conference – Play-In-Turnier

Somewhat surprisingly, the Miami Heat didn’t beat the Atlanta Hawks like they did in last year’s playoffs. Now the Heat get another chance against Chicago. The Bulls won in Toronto thanks to a late comeback.

NBA Playoffs: Die Matchups in der Western Conference

(1) Denver Nuggets vs. (8) Minnesota Timberwolves (1-0)

Denver faces Minnesota, so we have Nikola Jokic versus Rudy Gobert again. The Wolves secured their playoff ticket with a convincing win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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(2) Memphis Grizzlies vs. (7) Los Angeles Lakers (0-1)

For the time being, the Grizzlies will not be able to repeat the spectacular series from the previous season against the Wolves, but with the Los Angeles Lakers an opponent will come to them in high form.

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(3) Sacramento Kings vs. (6) Golden State Warriors (2-0)

In Europe this is called a derby: for the first time in history, the Kings and Dubs meet in a playoff series.

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(4) Phoenix Suns vs. (5) L.A. Clippers (0-1)

There’s a replay of the 2021 Conference Finals when Kawhi Leonard missed out injured. This time the claw is included, but Paul George is questionable. Nevertheless: It should be the best series in the first round.

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Western Conference – Play-In Tournament

The Lakers took down the Wolves in an overtime thriller, but a win over the Thunder can still qualify Minnesota for a playoff round against the Denver Nuggets.