NBA playoffs first round Archives - uSports.org https://usports.org/tag/nba-playoffs-first-round/ Sports News & Views Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:59:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 NBA Playoffs, Bucks Vs. Celtics Game 6 (April 26, 2018) Preview: Time Start, Channel, Series Schedule https://usports.org/nba-playoffs-bucks-vs-celtics-game-6-april-26-2018-preview-time-start-channel-series-schedule/ https://usports.org/nba-playoffs-bucks-vs-celtics-game-6-april-26-2018-preview-time-start-channel-series-schedule/#respond Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:59:06 +0000 http://usports.org/?p=52104 Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (Image: Getty)
The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Boston Celtics for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on Thursday night, and here is what you need to know. Celtics vs. Bucks Game 6 Preview The Celtics — who finished second in the Eastern Conference — lead the series 3-2 after their 92-87 Game 5 win on […]

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The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Boston Celtics for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on Thursday night, and here is what you need to know.

Celtics vs. Bucks Game 6 Preview

The Celtics — who finished second in the Eastern Conference — lead the series 3-2 after their 92-87 Game 5 win on Tuesday. This series has been tight, as Game 1 ended in overtime after both squads sank three-pointers in the dying seconds of the fourth quarter.

Whichever team wins this series would go on to play the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round. The Sixers eliminated the Miami Heat in five games with a win on Tuesday.

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Game 6 between Boston and seventh-seeded Milwaukee will begin at 8pm EST on Thursday, and will air on TNT.  If necessary, Game 7 will be played Saturday at 8pm EST in Boston.

Also in Round 2 of the playoffs, the winner of the Indiana/Cleveland series will face the winner of the Washington/Toronto series.

LeBron James sank a three-pointer at the buzzer at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday to lift the Cavaliers to a 98-95 victory over the Pacers in Game 5. Cleveland now leads the series 3-2.

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James had 44 points, eight assists and 10 rebounds on Wednesday. The King also contributed a big block on Victor Oladipo just seconds before his game-sealing 3. Oladipo later said James should have received a foul for goaltending.

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NBA Playoffs, Celtics Vs. Bucks Game 5 (April 24, 2018) Preview: Time Start, TV Channel Info, Series Schedule https://usports.org/nba-playoffs-celtics-vs-bucks-game-5-april-24-2018-preview-time-start-tv-channel-info-series-schedule/ https://usports.org/nba-playoffs-celtics-vs-bucks-game-5-april-24-2018-preview-time-start-tv-channel-info-series-schedule/#respond Tue, 24 Apr 2018 15:20:04 +0000 http://usports.org/?p=51928 The Boston Celtics will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, and here is what you need to know. Bucks Vs. Celtics Game 5 Preview The No. 2-seeded Celtics count multiple injuries on their roster, including season-ending injuries to Gordon Hayward, Daniel Theis and Kyrie Irving. According to several reports including […]

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The Boston Celtics will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, and here is what you need to know.

Bucks Vs. Celtics Game 5 Preview

The No. 2-seeded Celtics count multiple injuries on their roster, including season-ending injuries to Gordon Hayward, Daniel Theis and Kyrie IrvingAccording to several reports including ESPN, Marcus Smart has been upgraded to questionable for Game 5. The 24-year-old guard suffered a thumb injury late in the regular season, and reportedly said Sunday that he is nearly ready to return.

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On the seventh-seeded Bucks’ side, center John Henson has been sidelined with back problems.

The Celtics and Bucks tied their regular-season series 2-2, which is how the first-round playoff series is currently tied. Last year, the Celtics were knocked out of the Eastern Conference Finals after losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bucks were eliminated in the first round by the Toronto Raptors.

Tuesday’s game at TD Garden will begin at 7pm EST and will air on NBATV. It can also be live-streamed for free on fuboTV.

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Here is the rest of the series schedule:

  • Game 6 in Milwaukee: Thursday, April 26, TBA
  • Game 7 in Boston: Saturday, April 28, TBA, TNT (if necessary)

 

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The Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Houston Rockets for Game 4 of their first-round playoffs series on Monday night, and here is what you need to know. Rockets Vs. Timberwolves Game 4 Preview Houston leads the series 2-1 after taking the first two games. Eighth-seeded Minnesota won 121-105 in Game 3 on Saturday. The top-seeded […]

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The Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Houston Rockets for Game 4 of their first-round playoffs series on Monday night, and here is what you need to know.

Rockets Vs. Timberwolves Game 4 Preview

Houston leads the series 2-1 after taking the first two games. Eighth-seeded Minnesota won 121-105 in Game 3 on Saturday. The top-seeded Rockets, who finished the season 65-17, had a 17-game win streak earlier this season but seem to have lost the strength they displayed during that stretch.

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Other than a strong performance in Game 2, Chris Paul looks like he has been struggling. James Harden has missed a fair share of layups, and Clint Capela has also not been as strong as he could be. Nevertheless, Houston beat Minnesota in all four of their regular-season contests. The Timberwolves are making their first postseason appearance since the 2003-2004 season.

With regards to injuries, the Rockets’ Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder) is expected to miss the whole first-round series. Ryan Anderson (ankle) has sat out Games 1 and 2.

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Monday’s game at Minneapolis’s Target Center will begin at 8pm EST and will air on TNT. Here is the schedule for the rest of the seven-game series:

  • Game 5 in Houston: Wednesday, April 25, 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
  • Game 6 in Minneapolis: Friday, April 27, TBA (if necessary)
  • Game 7 in Houston: Sunday, April 29, TBA (if necessary)

 

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