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Complete Guide to the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs (6/2/2021)
Introduction
Now that the 2021 playoffs of the National Basketball League have just begun to heat up it is a great time to look at and analyze the 2021 NBA playoff landscape. Many aspects of the NBA postseason will be covered such as the match – ups, schedules, scores, news, statistics, standings, betting odds, and other applicable information regarding the 2021 NBA playoffs which started on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021.
The Eastern Conference
- Philadelphia 76ers (1) versus Washington Wizards (8)
Game 1 = Philadelphia 76ers 125 – Washington Wizards 118
Game 2 = Philadelphia 76ers 120 – Washington Wizards 95
Game 3 = Washington Wizards 103 – Philadelphia 76ers 132
Game 4 = Washington Wizards 122 – Philadelphia 76ers 114
Game 5 = Wednesday, June 2, 2021 – Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers
NBA TV National Broadcast – 7:00 p. m. Eastern Time
Game 6 = Friday, June 4, 2021 – Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards
National Broadcast yet to be Determined – Time yet to be Determined
Game 7 = Sunday, June 6, 2021 – Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers
National Broadcast yet to be Determined – Time yet to be Determined
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers suffered a meniscus tear, and Embiid will miss game 5 of this series. Not sure of his timetable to return to game action for the rest of this series and beyond.
- Brooklyn Nets (2) versus Boston Celtics (7)
Game 1 = Brooklyn Nets 104 – Boston Celtics 93
Game 2 = Brooklyn Nets 130 – Boston Celtics 108
Game 3 = Boston Celtics 125 – Brooklyn Nets 119
Game 4 = Boston Celtics 126 – Brooklyn Nets 141
Game 5 = Brooklyn Nets 123 – Boston Celtics 109
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Boston Celtics in 5 games to win this first round series of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The Brooklyn Nets advance to the second round of the NBA postseason, and they will play the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Semi – Finals.
- Milwaukee Bucks (3) versus Miami Heat (6)
Game 1 = Milwaukee Bucks 109 – Miami Heat 107 (overtime)
Game 2 = Milwaukee Bucks 132 – Miami Heat 98
Game 3 = Miami Heat 84 – Milwaukee Bucks 113
Game 4 = Miami Heat 103 – Milwaukee Bucks 120
The Milwaukee Bucks swept the Miami Heat out of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The Milwaukee Bucks have advanced to the second round of the NBA postseason, and they will play the Brooklyn Nets in the Eastern Conference Semi – Finals.
- New York Knicks (4) versus Atlanta Hawks (5)
Game 1 = New York Knicks 105 – Atlanta Hawks 107
Game 2 = New York Knicks 101 – Atlanta Hawks 92
Game 3 = Atlanta Hawks 105 – New York Knicks 94
Game 4 = Atlanta Hawks 113 – New York Knicks 96
Game 5 = Wednesday, June 2, 2021 – Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks
TNT National Broadcast – 7:30 p. m. Eastern Time
Game 6 = Friday, June 4, 2021 – New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks
National Broadcast yet to be Determined – Time yet to be Determined
Game 7 = Sunday, June 6, 2021 – Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks
National Broadcast yet to be Determined – Time yet to be Determined
The Western Conference
- Utah Jazz (1) versus Memphis Grizzlies (8)
Game 1 = Utah Jazz 109 – Memphis Grizzlies 112
Game 2 = Utah Jazz 141 – Memphis Grizzlies 129
Game 3 = Memphis Grizzlies 111 – Utah Jazz 121
Game 4 = Memphis Grizzlies 113 – Utah Jazz 120
Game 5 = Wednesday, June 2, 2021 – Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz
NBA TV National Broadcast – 9:30 p. m. Eastern Time
Game 6 = Friday, June 4, 2021 – Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies
National Broadcast yet to be Determined – Time yet to be Determined
Game 7 = Sunday, June 6, 2021 – Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz
National Broadcast yet to be Determined – Time yet to be Determined
- Phoenix Suns (2) versus Los Angeles Lakers (7)
Game 1 = Phoenix Suns 99 – Los Angeles Lakers 90
Game 2 = Phoenix Suns 102 – Los Angeles Lakers 109
Game 3 = Los Angeles Lakers 109 – Phoenix Suns 95
Game 4 = Los Angeles Lakers 92 – Phoenix Suns 100
Game 5 = Phoenix Suns 115 – Los Angeles Lakers 85
Game 6 = Thursday, June 3, 2021 – Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers
TNT National Broadcast – 10:30 p. m. Eastern Time
Game 7 = Saturday, June 5, 2021 – Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns
National Broadcast yet to be Determined – Time yet to be Determined
The Los Angeles Lakers’ veteran superstar forward / center, Anthony Davis, missed game 5 of this series due to strained groin. His absence was greatly missed by the struggling Los Angeles Lakers who got blown out by the Phoenix Suns in game 5. Davis’ return to game action is still undetermined, but hopefully for the Los Angeles Lakers Anthony will not have to miss the rest of this series. That could be the end of the Los Angeles Lakers season if that is the case.
- Denver Nuggets (3) versus Portland Trail Blazers (6)
Game 1 = Portland Trail Blazers 123 – Denver Nuggets 109
Game 2 = Portland Trail Blazers 109 – Denver Nuggets 128
Game 3 = Denver Nuggets 120 – Portland Trail Blazers 115
Game 4 = Denver Nuggets 95 – Portland Trail Blazers 115
Game 5 = Portland Trail Blazers 140 – Denver Nuggets 147 (double overtime)
Game 6 = Thursday, June 3, 2021 – Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers TNT National Broadcast – 8:00 p. m. Eastern Time
Game 7 = Saturday, June 5, 2021 – Portland Trail Blazers at Denver Nuggets
National Broadcast yet to be Determined – Time yet to be Determined
- Los Angeles Clippers (4) versus Dallas Mavericks (5)
Game 1 = Los Angeles Clippers 103 – Dallas Mavericks 113
Game 2 = Los Angeles Clippers 121 – Dallas Mavericks 127
Game 3 = Dallas Mavericks 108 – Los Angeles Clippers 118
Game 4 = Dallas Mavericks 81 – Los Angeles Clippers 106
Game 5 = Wednesday, June 2, 2021 – Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers
TNT National Broadcast – 10:00 p. m. Eastern Time
Game 6 = Friday, June 4, 2021 – Los Angeles Clippers at Dallas Mavericks
National Broadcast yet to be Determined – Time yet to be Determined
Game 7 = Sunday, June 6, 2021 – Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers
National Broadcast yet to be Determined – Time yet to be Determined
Eastern Conference NBA Standings (as of Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021)
1.) Philadelphia 76ers 49 – 23 0 Games Behind
2.) Brooklyn Nets 48 – 24 1 Games Behind
3.) Milwaukee Bucks 46 – 26 3 Games Behind
4.) New York Knicks 41 – 31 8 Games Behind
5.) Atlanta Hawks 41 – 31 8 Games Behind
6.) Miami Heat 40 – 32 9 Games Behind
7.) Boston Celtics 36 – 36 13 Games Behind
8.) Washington Wizards 34 – 38 15 Games Behind
Indiana Pacers 34 – 38 15 Games Behind
Charlotte Hornets 33 – 39 16 Games Behind
Chicago Bulls 31 – 41 18 Games Behind
Toronto Raptors 27 – 45 22 Games Behind
Cleveland Cavaliers 22 – 50 27 Games Behind
Orlando Magic 21 – 51 28 Games Behind
Detroit Pistons 20 – 52 29 Games Behind
Western Conference NBA Standings (as of Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021)
1.) Utah Jazz 52 – 20 0 Games Behind
2.) Phoenix Suns 51 – 21 1 Games Behind
3.) Denver Nuggets 47 – 25 5 Games Behind
4.) Los Angeles Clippers 47 – 25 5 Games Behind
5.) Dallas Mavericks 42 – 30 10 Games Behind
6.) Portland Trail Blazers 42 – 30 10 Games Behind
7.) Los Angeles Lakers 42 – 30 10 Games Behind
8.) Memphis Grizzlies 38 – 34 14 Games Behind
Golden State Warriors 39 – 33 13 Games Behind
San Antonio Spurs 33 – 39 19 Games Behind
New Orleans Pelicans 31 – 41 21 Games Behind
Sacramento Kings 31 – 41 21 Games Behind
Minnesota Timberwolves 23 – 49 29 Games Behind
Oklahoma City Thunder 22 – 50 30 Games Behind
Houston Rockets 17 – 55 35 Games Behind
Odds to Win the 2020 – 2021 NBA Championship
For those interested in sports betting!!! According to My Bookie Sportsbook these are the odds as of Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 to win the 2020 – 2021 NBA championship outright.
| Team Odds |
|---|
| Brooklyn Nets +175 |
| Los Angeles Lakers +1000 |
| Milwaukee Bucks +550 |
| Utah Jazz +400 |
| Philadelphia 76ers +1000 |
| Dallas Mavericks +8000 |
| Los Angeles Clippers +550 |
| Phoenix Suns +1200 |
| Portland Blazers +8000 |
| Denver Nuggets +2000 |
| Miami Heat +30000 |
| Atlanta Hawks +4000 |
| New York Knicks +35000 |
| Memphis Grizzlies +100000 |
| Boston Celtics +35000 |
| Washington Wizards +50000 |
Sources:
“NBA playoffs 2021: Matchups, schedules and news for every first-round series”, espn.com, June 2, 2021.
“NBA Standings 2020 – 21”, espn.com, June 2, 2021.
“United States, NBA Futures – NBA 2020 / 21 Championship: To Win Outright”, mybookie.ag, June 2, 2021.