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When Do the NBA Playoffs Start? (When is the Play-In Tournament?)
The home stretch of the NBA regular season is here, and that means the playoffs are right around the corner. Teams will jockey for seeding over the final few weeks as some vie for home-court advantage, while others seek a spot in the play-in tournament.
Here's everything you need to know about the start of the NBA postseason.
When Do the 2023 NBA Playoffs Start?
The final day of the 2022-23 NBA regular season is Sunday, April 9. Teams must then set their rosters for the postseason by 3 p.m. ET on April 10. The first round of the playoffs officially begins on Saturday, April 15.
2022-23 NBA Playoffs Schedule by Round
Round | Start Date |
|---|---|
Play In-Tournament | April 11 |
First Round | April 15 |
Conference Semifinals | May 1-2 (or April 29-30, if needed) |
Conference Finals | May 16-17 (or May 14-15, if needed) |
NBA Finals | June 1 |
When is the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament
The 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament will feature eight teams (seeds 7-10 in each conference) fighting for the final four spots in the playoffs. This event is set to start on Tuesday, April 11, and conclude on Friday, April 14.
NBA Play-In Tournament Dates and Schedule 2023
Game | Date | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
1 | Tuesday, April 11 | East: 7-seed vs 8-seed |
2 | Tuesday, April 11 | West: 7-seed vs. 8-seed |
3 | Wednesday, April 12 | East: 9-seed vs. 10-seed |
4 | Wednesday, April 12 | West: 9-seed vs. 10-seed |
5 | Friday, April 14 | East: Loser of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 3 |
6 | Friday, April 14 | West: Loser of Game 2 vs. Winner of Game 4 |
Full 2023 NBA Finals Schedule
Game | Date |
|---|---|
1 | Thursday, June 1 |
2 | Sunday, June 4 |
3 | Wednesday, June 7 |
4 | Friday, June 9 |
5* (*if necessary) | Monday, June 12 |
6* (*if necessary) | Thursday, June 15 |
7* (*if necessary) | Sunday, June 18 |
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