The NBA 2022-23 Regular Season has officially come to an end! It is time for the playoffs! Before the commencement of the playoffs officially on April 15, there will be a Play-In tournament of the National Basketball Association. It will kickstart on April 11 when the Atlanta Hawks will play against the Miami Heat in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the UK. This guide includes everything you need to know about the NBA Playoffs schedule 2023, broadcast, and series matchups from both Eastern and Western Conferences.
Indubitably, the 2022-23 regular season was full of memorable events and moments we have ever seen in both conferences. With the conclusion of the regular season, the time for the competitions has arrived that really matters. The play-in tournament will proceed as per its scheduled fixtures from April 11 onwards to find out the top four teams for the subsequent (playoff) show.
Play-In Tournament Teams
A total of 8 teams from both conferences will compete in the Play-In tournament to reserve their births in the postseason:
Eastern Conference
Miami Heat
Atlanta Hawks
Toronto Raptors
Chicago Bulls
Western Conference
Los Angeles Lakers
Minnesota Timberwolves
New Orleans Pelicans
Oklahoma City Thunder
20 out of 30 league teams are already qualified either for the Play-In Tournament or the Playoffs. 4 teams will be eliminated in the Play-In Tournament and the rest 4 teams will enter the Playoffs. Hence, in the Playoffs, there will be a total of 16 teams, 8 teams from both conferences. They all will compete in 8 contests (first round).
Schedule
NBA Play-In Schedule
| Date | Game | Teams | Time |
| April 11 | Game 1 | Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat | 07:30 PM |
| April 11 | Game 2 | Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers | 10:00 PM |
| April 12 | Game 3 | Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors | 07:00 PM |
| April 12 | Game 4 | Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans | 09:30 PM |
| April 14 | Game 5 | Game 3 winner vs Game 1 loser | 07:30 PM |
| April 14 | Game 6 | Game 4 winner vs Game 2 loser | 10:00 PM |
NBA Playoffs Schedule
April 15: NBA Playoffs begin
May 1: NBA Conference Semifinals begin
May 16: NBA Conference Finals begin
NBA Finals Schedule
June 1: NBA Finals – Game 1
June 4: NBA Finals – Game 2
June 7: NBA Finals – Game 3
June 9: NBA Finals – Game 4
June 12: NBA Finals – Game 5 (if needed)
June 15: NBA Finals – Game 6 (if needed)
June 18: NBA Finals – Game 7 (if needed)
TV Channels
The most frequently asked question is – where to watch live NBA matches? Well, basketball fans will have multiple options to watch live basketball games of the NBA 2022-23 season. Several TV channels will broadcast all matches, including the Play-In tournament, Playoffs, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals and NBA Finals.
Viewers can watch live Play-In tournament matches on TNT and ESPN. However, the NBA Playoffs will be telecasted live on ESPN, ABC, TNT and NBA TV. In the United Kingdom, you can watch live NBA (2022-23) matches on Sky Sports.
Online Streaming Options
In addition to several TV channels, users can also watch live matches of the NBA 2022-23 season on some media streaming apps. The NBA Finals will be broadcasted on ABC. ABC is available on plenty of streaming services, such as DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo TV, and YouTube TV. Also, viewers can enjoy live NBA Finals games using an over-the-air antenna with access to a local broadcasting station.
Tickets
There are some authorized sources to buy NBA tickets for the upcoming Play-in and playoff matches. The average price ranges between USD 85 and USD 95. However, all NBA franchises follow different price figures to let you attend the game and cheer up your favorite team. Visitors can approach some online platforms to buy NBA tickets online with ease. They can visit nbatickets.com, ticketsmarter.com, ticketmaster.com etc., to grab NBA tickets and support their favorite teams.
Key Players to Watch
The NBA 2022-23 season has already been proven as a grand success for several players. The regular season is over, and the play-in tournament and playoffs are about to kickstart soon. Meanwhile, some players have exhibited an excellent show of their talent to prove their worth. The following is the list of some of the key players who have given tremendous performance throughout the current season:
Nikola Jokic
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Luka Doncic
Jayson Tatum
Joel Embiid
Kevin Durant
Stephen Curry
Damian Lillard
Ja Morant
LeBron James
Donovan Mitchell
Jaylen Brown
Kawhi Leonard
