When do the 2023 NBA Playoffs start? Key dates, timeline, and more

The 2023 NBA Playoffs are all set to provide basketball fans with plenty of excitement. With the league rapidly approaching the midway point of the 2022-23 season, the race towards the Playoffs is about to heat up.

The 2022-23 regular season has already brought basketball fans plenty of intriguing storylines. Players are scoring at a record pace on a nightly basis. Teams are cementing themselves as playoff contenders. Other teams are still attempting to get back on the right track.

There are plenty of important dates coming up in the NBA. The league's trade deadline is on Thursday, February 9th. After that, the NBA's All-Star weekend is scheduled for the 17th to 19th in Salt Lake City.

Te most important dates after that will be of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, including the popular play-in tournament. Here's a breakdown of the upcoming dates to know when it comes to the 2023 NBA Playoffs.

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Everything to know regarding the 2023 NBA Playoffs

Important information regarding the NBA Playoffs

Before basketball fans can get all excited about the Playoffs, a play-in tournament needs to be conducted. The end of the 2022-23 regular season is set to take place on April 9th. It will involve every team in the NBA playing on that specific Sunday.

The 2023 NBA Play-in tournament is set to take place on April 11th-14th. This will include the teams that are seeded from 7th-10th place in each conference.Once the play-in tournament is complete, the NBA playoffs will get underway on April 15th, according to the NBA's set dates.

As of now, the 2023 NBA Finals will start to get underway on June 1st. There's always plenty of factors that go into the decisions when it comes to specific dates and deadlines around the playoffs. While numerous series could go to as many as seven games, the NBA does a great job in incorporating all the possibilities into their scheduling.