"NBA Playoffs 2024: Schedule, Scores, and How to Watch Play-In Tournament and First-Round Matchups"
The NBA playoffs have begun with the Play-In Tournament, determining the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds in both conferences. The Lakers and Kings emerged victorious on Tuesday, setting up matchups for the West's No. 7 and No. 8 seeds. The 76ers will face the Heat on Wednesday, with the winner securing the No. 7 seed in the East. The playoff schedule includes first-round series starting on April 20, with games airing on ABC, ESPN, and NBA TV.