Round 2 schedule, TV news and more (updated June 5, 2021)
Kevin duffey | 4 hours ago
The NBA playoffs are well under way and the second round of clashes is scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 6, 2021. Seven of the eight rounds in the first round are over and the winners advance to the second round. The only first-round streak remaining is LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks with a streak tied at 3-3. Game 7 of this series will take place on Sunday.
Perhaps the most surprising result is that last year’s champions LA Lakers are eliminated after losing to Phoenix 4-2 in the first round. Injuries plagued the Lakers’ season and it continued with Anthony Davis not being 100% up to fight the Suns. Meanwhile, led by the steady hand of veteran Chris Paul, Devin Booker has made a leap into super stardom with incredible performances throughout the series. Add to that the solid play from guys like Deandre Ayton and the Suns suddenly look like a team ready to go deep in the Western Conference playoffs.
NBA playoffs: where are we?
NBA playoffs: results of the first round
- Utah beats Memphis 4-1
- Phoenix beats LA 4-2
- Denver beats Portland 4-2
- Philadelphia beats Washington 4-1
- Atlanta beats New York 4-1
- Milwaukee beats Miami 4-0
- Brooklyn beats Boston 4-1
NBA Playoffs schedule: next matches
June 5
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets | 7:30 p.m. on TNT
June 6
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks | 1:00 p.m.
Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers | 3:30 p.m.
June 7
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets | 7:30 p.m.
Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns | 10:00 p.m.
June 8
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks | 7:30 p.m.
Previous NBA Champions
- 2020: Los Angeles Lakers
- 2019: Toronto Raptors
- 2018: Warriors of the Golden State
- 2017: Warriors of the Golden State
- 2016: Cleveland Cavs
- 2015: Golden State Warriors
- 2014: San Antonio Spurs
- 2013: Miami Heat
- 2012: Miami Heat
- 2011: Dallas Mavericks