The conference semifinals are taking shape.
The No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves were the first team to win a first-round series in 2024 NBA playoffs, eliminating the star-studded No. 6 Phoenix Suns in four games. The Wolves' sweep marked the franchise's first playoff series win since 2004.
Two more Western Conference heavyweights have since joined Minnesota in Round 2. The No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder impressively swept the No. 8 New Orleans Pelicans, while the No. 2 defending champion Denver Nuggets bested the No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers in a tightly contested five-game series.
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Over in the Eastern Conference, the top-seeded Boston Celtics were the first team to advance. Boston got some revenge on the Miami Heat, taking down the reigning conference champs in five games.
So, when will these aforementioned contenders continue their chase for the Larry O'Brien Trophy?
Here's what we know about the second round of the playoffs so far:
What teams are left in the 2024 NBA playoffs?
With several first-round series still undecided, here's an updated look at the second-round bracket (teams in bold have officially clinched a Round 2 berth):
Eastern Conference
No. 1 Boston Celtics vs. No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers/No. 5 Orlando Magic
No. 2 New York Knicks/No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers vs. No. 3 Milwaukee Bucks/No. 6 Indiana Pacers
Western Conference
No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 4 Los Angeles Clippers/No. 5 Dallas Mavericks
No. 2 Denver Nuggets vs. No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves
When is Round 2 of the 2024 NBA playoffs?
Nuggets-Wolves, the only second-round series that's set so far, will get underway Saturday, May 4.
How many games are in Round 2 of the NBA playoffs?
Just like the other playoff rounds, Round 2 features a best-of-seven format where the higher seed hosts Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
What is the schedule for Round 2 of the 2024 NBA playoffs?
Here's an updated look at the second-round schedule details we know so far (* = if necessary):
No. 2 Denver Nuggets vs. No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves
- Game 1: Wolves at Nuggets, May 4 (time TBD, TV channel TBD)
- Game 2: Wolves at Nuggets, May 6 (time TBD, TV channel TBD)
- Game 3: Nuggets at Wolves, May 10 (time TBD, TV channel TBD)
- Game 4: Nuggets at Wolves, May 12 (time TBD, TV channel TBD)
- Game 5*: Wolves at Nuggets, May 14 (time TBD, TV channel TBD)
- Game 6*: Nuggets at Wolves, May 16 (time TBD, TV channel TBD)
- Game 7*: Wolves at Nuggets, May 19 (time TBD, TV channel TBD)
Does the NBA reseed in the playoffs?
Unlike the NFL, the NBA doesn't reseed in the playoffs. That means the 1-8 series winner meets the 4-5 series winner, while the 2-7 series winner will be up against the 3-6 series winner.
How many rounds are there in the NBA playoffs?
There are four rounds in the NBA playoffs. Following the second round will come the conference finals and then the NBA Finals.
