NBA Playoff Schedule 2014: Updated Bracket and Full TV Info for Round 1
Round 1 of the 2014 NBA playoffs is well underway, and needless to say, it hasn't quite gone as expected.
With the San Antonio Spurs—owners of the league's best regular-season record—currently down two games to one against the No. 8 Dallas Mavericks, the Memphis Grizzlies being equal at 2-2 with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Atlanta Hawks keeping pace with the Indiana Pacers, it just goes to show anything can happen in the postseason.
We've already seen some unexpected results, thrilling finishes and plenty of drama in the first round. It should be safe to say these traits will only intensify going forward.
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Let's take a look at the updated bracket and viewing information for each series to ensure not a single moment of the action is missed.
Updated Bracket
The complete 2014 NBA playoff bracket can be viewed at NBA.com.
Viewing Information
No. 1 Indiana Pacers vs. No. 8 Atlanta Hawks
Who are the Indiana Pacers? After a dismal ending to the team's regular season and beginning of its playoff series, Indiana is back in the mix after suddenly playing well against the Hawks.
| 5 | Mon., April 28 | 8 p.m. | NBA TV |
| 6 | Thurs., May 1 | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sat., May 3 | TBD | TNT |
No. 2 Miami Heat vs. No. 7 Charlotte Bobcats
This one could be over in a hurry. Miami is the only playoff team that has not suffered a postseason loss this year. LeBron James and Co. have been dominating the Bobcats, and we may not even need a Game 5.
| 4 | Mon., April 28 | 7 p.m. | TNT |
| 5 | Wed., April 30 | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | Fri., May 2 | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sun., May 4 | TBD | TBD |
No. 3 Toronto Raptors vs. No. 6 Brooklyn Nets
After a late-season run, we knew the Nets would be a scary team to face in the playoffs. The Raptors have found that out quickly, but they continue to hang in there by playing solid team basketball.
| 5 | Wed., April 30 | TBD | NBA TV |
| 6 | Fri., May 2 | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sun., May 4 | TBD | TBD |
No. 4 Chicago Bulls vs. No. 5 Washington Wizards
The Bulls are on the brink of elimination after facing a very deep Wizards team through four games. If Joakim Noah and Co. can't right the ship quickly, the Wizards will be one of the first teams to punch its ticket for the second round.
| 5 | Tues., April 29 | 8 p.m. | TNT |
| 6 | Thurs., May 1 | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sat., May 3 | TBD | TNT |
No. 1 San Antonio Spurs vs. No. 8 Dallas Mavericks
Dallas has been playing some inspired basketball of late. After a thrilling victory Saturday, the Mavericks find themselves up two games to one over the No. 1 Spurs. Expect plenty of ongoing fireworks from these in-state rivals.
| 4 | Mon., April 28 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT |
| 5 | Wed., April 30 | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | Fri., May 2 | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sun., May 4 | TBD | TBD |
No. 2 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 7 Memphis Grizzlies
Kevin Durant and Co. rebounded nicely after a Game 3 loss to Memphis to even up the series. These teams match up extremely well, and it would come as no surprise if this series reaches Game 7.
| 5 | Tues., April 29 | 9 p.m. | NBA TV |
| 6 | Thurs., May 1 | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sat., May 3 | TBD | TNT |
No. 3 Los Angeles Clippers vs. No. 6 Golden State Warriors
The Warriors evened up the series at two games each after a decisive win Sunday. This is one of the NBA's most intense rivalries and should provide plenty of drama throughout the remainder of the series.
| 5 | Tues., April 29 | 10:30 p.m. | TNT |
| 6 | Thurs., May 1 | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sat., May 3 | TBD | TNT |
No. 4 Houston Rockets vs. No. 5 Portland Trail Blazers
These teams continue to battle through high-octane shootouts. This has been a tremendously fun series to watch to this point, and its conclusion should be equally as thrilling.
| 5 | Wed., April 30 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT |
| 6 | Fri., May 2 | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sun., May 4 | TBD | TBD |
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