NBA Playoffs TV Schedule: Where to Catch Round 1's Most Important Clashes
In order to catch the biggest moments in round one of of the 2012 NBA playoffs, you have to know where to find them, so look no further for all the information you need in regards to some of the postseasons most important clash's.
The great thing about this postseason is that there are tons of very good matchups between teams as well as individual players.
The drama is going to be high, and the intensity is going to be on par.
Here's all the information you need on the next batch of great playoff games:
Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder: Saturday, April 28th at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
This game matches up the former NBA champions with the team many consider to be the favorites to win it all this year. Players to watch include the tag team of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook for Oklahoma City, and as always Dirk Nowitzki for the Mavericks.
With the up-and-coming nature of the Thunder and the veteran winners from the Rams, this has the feeling of a old guard meets the new guard series.
Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers: Sunday, April 29th at 1 p.m ET on ABC
The Lakers have certainly lived up to their "showtime" nickname this season, so I can only expect that it will continue through the playoffs.
Whether it be all the trade drama, issues with their new coach or the man with the last name of World Peace throwing elbows, this is a team with a ton of sideshow issues.
Of course, they still have Kobe Bryant and he is still one of the best five players in the game, so anything is possible.
The Nuggets are going to be a hard out for the Lakers, and they may be able to pull of a surprise win or two, or even four.
This is a series that you're going to want to tune in to for multiple reasons.
Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies: Sunday, April 29th at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT
This series between the No. 4 seeded Grizzlies and No. 5 seeded Clippers is probably going to be the best one of the first round, so make sure you know where you can tune in.
These two teams are relatively evenly matched and the action on the court is going to feature some big-time stars.
Obviously, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul for the Clippers are two big names you're going to want to watch at all times, but the Grizzlies' Rudy Gay is extremely talented himself and his team has the firepower to beat Lob City.
I expect this series to go the distance, but it all starts Sunday night.
