2024 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule, scores, results: Celtics oust Cavs, advance to Eastern Conference finals

The Boston Celtics became the first team to punch their ticket to the conference finals in the 2024 NBA playoffs. The Celtics ousted the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night with a Game 5 win. The victory moved Boston to the Eastern Conference finals for the sixth time in the last eight years and the third year in a row. The Celtics will face either the New York Knicks or the Indiana Pacers in the next round.

The Knicks are one win away from their first Eastern Conference finals appearance since 2000. The Knicks have a 3-2 series lead against the Pacers after a Game 5 win at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. New York can close out the series on Friday night in Game 6, but the Knicks will have to do it on the road. The Pacers are a perfect 5-0 at home in these playoffs and just 1-5 on the road.

In the West, the Mavericks picked up a big road win in Game 5 on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic scored 31 points and had a triple-double in his best game of the series. The Mavs will have a chance to move on Saturday night at home in Game 6.

The reigning champion Nuggets find themselves one win away from the Western Conference finals after three consecutive wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Nuggets can close things out on Thursday in Game 6.

The postseason field started with 20 teams, and now we’re down to seven. The Warriors, Kings, Hawks and Bulls were ousted in the Play-In Tournament before the Pelicans, Suns, Clippers, Lakers, Heat, 76ers, Bucks and Magic were eliminated in the first round. And now the Cavs have been sent home in the second round.

Here’s a look at the upcoming schedule, as well as all the playoff scores. All games airing on ABC, ESPN and NBA TV are streaming on fubo (try for free).

Wednesday’s playoff scores:

Game 5: Celtics 113, Cavaliers 98 — Boston wins 4-1Game 5: Mavericks 104, Thunder 92 — Dallas leads 3-2

Below is a look at the complete playoff bracket.

2024 NBA playoff bracket

Kim O’Reilly, CBS Sports



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Author : Brad Botkin

Publish date : 2024-05-16 05:31:59

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