The National Basketball Association (NBA) has released the playoff schedule for the 2024 season. The first round of the playoffs is set to begin on April 20-21, kicking off what promises to be an exciting postseason.

The playoffs will feature a series of high-stakes matchups between the league's top teams. Game 1 of the first round will see the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Orlando Magic on April 20 at 1 p.m. ET. This game will be aired on ESPN and fuboTV.

Following that, the New York Knicks will face the East No. 7 team in Game 1, scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on ESPN and fuboTV. The Denver Nuggets will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in prime time on ABC and fuboTV at 8:30 p.m. ET.

In addition, on April 21, the LA Clippers will square off against the Dallas Mavericks in a highly anticipated matchup at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC and fuboTV. The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Indiana Pacers in Game 1, broadcast on TNT at 7 p.m. ET.

Fans can expect thrilling action throughout the first round, with a total of seven games scheduled on April 20-21. Game 2 will follow shortly after, including matchups such as the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic, New York Knicks vs. East No. 7, and Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers.

The playoff schedule also reveals the dates for subsequent rounds. The second round is set to begin on May 4-7, while the Conference Finals will start on May 19-22. Finally, the NBA Finals Game 1 will take place on June 6, culminating in the crowning of a new champion.

Basketball enthusiasts can look forward to a thrilling month-long journey as their favorite teams battle it out for a chance to compete in the NBA Finals. With the schedule now in place, fans can mark their calendars and prepare for an unforgettable playoff season.

As the NBA playoffs draw near, excitement and anticipation continue to build. Stay tuned for our latest NBA stories, bringing you all the action and highlights from the 2024 playoffs.