The 2021 NBA playoffs schedule has officially been set. And for this season, at least sixteen (16) teams will compete for the coveted Larry O’Brien trophy. The all-new play-in tournament provides a great opportunity for NBA fans around the world to see which teams will make it to the NBA Finals. The National Basketball League will start their postseason campaigns with their first-round matchups beginning on Sunday, May 23, 2021 (PH time) and will end on June 7th.

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Here are the 2021 NBA playoff schedule matchups (first round) in Philippine time:

EASTERN CONFERENCE

#1 Philadelphia 76ers vs #8 Washington Wizards

GAME 1 May 24, Monday, 1 am
GAME 2 May 27, Thursday, 7 am
GAME 3 May 30, Sunday, 7 am
GAME 4 June 1, Tuesday, 7 am
GAME 5 (if necessary) June 3, Thursday, TBD
GAME 6 (if necessary) June 5, Saturday, TBD
GAME 7 (if necessary) June 7, Monday, TBD

#2 Brooklyn Nets vs #7 Boston Celtics

GAME 1 May 23, Sunday, 8 am
GAME 2 May 26, Wednesday, 7:30 am
GAME 3 May 29, Saturday, 8:30 am
GAME 4 May 31, Monday, 7 am
GAME 5 (if necessary) June 2, Wednesday, TBD
GAME 6 (if necessary) June 4, Friday, TBD
GAME 7 (if necessary) June 6, Sunday, TBD

#3 Milwaukee Bucks vs #6 Miami Heat

GAME 1 May 23, Sunday, 2 am
GAME 2 May 25, Tuesday, 7:30 am
GAME 3 May 28, Friday, 7:30 am
GAME 4 May 30, Sunday, 1:30 am
GAME 5 (if necessary) June 2, Wednesday, TBD
GAME 6 (if necessary) June 4, Friday, TBD
GAME 7 (if necessary) June 6, Sunday, TBD

#4 New York Knicks vs #5 Atlanta Hawks

GAME 1 May 24, Monday, 7 am
GAME 2 May 27, Thursday, 7:30 am
GAME 3 May 29, Saturday, 7 am
GAME 4 May 31, Monday, 1 am
GAME 5 (if necessary) June 3, Thursday, TBD
GAME 6 (if necessary) June 5, Saturday, TBD
GAME 7 (if necessary) June 7, Monday, TBD

WESTERN CONFERENCE

#1 Utah Jazz vs #8 Memphis Grizzlies

GAME 1 May 24, Monday, 9:30 am
GAME 2 May 27, Thursday, 10 am
GAME 3 May 30, Sunday, 9:30 am
GAME 4 June 1, Tuesday, 9:30 am
GAME 5 (if necessary) June 3, Thursday, TBD
GAME 6 (if necessary) June 5, Saturday, TBD
GAME 7 (if necessary) June 7, Monday, TBD

#2 Phoenix Suns vs #7 Los Angeles Lakers

GAME 1 May 24, Monday, 3:30 am
GAME 2 May 26, Wednesday, 10 am
GAME 3 May 28, Friday, 10 am
GAME 4 May 31, Monday, 3:30 am
GAME 5 (if necessary) June 2, Wednesday, TBD
GAME 6 (if necessary) June 4, Friday, TBD
GAME 7 (if necessary) June 6, Sunday, TBD

#3 Denver Nuggets vs #6 Portland Trail Blazers

GAME 1 May 23, Sunday, 10:30 am
GAME 2 May 25, Tuesday, 10 am
GAME 3 May 28, Friday, 10:30 am
GAME 4 May 30, Sunday, 4 am
GAME 5 (if necessary) June 2, Wednesday, TBD
GAME 6 (if necessary) June 4, Friday, TBD
GAME 7 (if necessary) June 6, Sunday, TBD

#4 Los Angeles Clippers vs #5 Dallas Mavericks

GAME 1 May 23, Sunday, 4:30 am
GAME 2 May 26, Wednesday, 10:30 am
GAME 3 May 29, Saturday, 9:30 am
GAME 4 May 31, Monday, 9:30 am
GAME 5 (if necessary) June 3, Thursday, TBD
GAME 6 (if necessary) June 5, Saturday, TBD
GAME 7 (if necessary) June 7, Monday, TBD

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