The 2020 NBA playoffs are in full swing, and each team is competing to win the NBA championship. However, out of the 16 teams, only one team will accomplish their dream.
The first round of the Playoffs are almost over. According to several sources, the games were expected to restart on Friday night, following an unprecedented postponement. Despite news of their return, the games were suspended yet again on last-minute notice.
Now, the fans are eagerly waiting for some good news regarding the Playoffs.
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NBA Playoffs games returning?
Yahoo Sports’ Keith Smith provided an update regarding the return of NBA Playoffs, tweeting out a possible schedule for the upcoming games.
“The NBA site ( https://stats.nba.com/scores/08/29/2020… ) is showing the following schedule: Sat 8/29 MIL/ORL Game 5 – TBD NBATV HOU/OKC Game 5 – 6:30 PM – TNT LAL/POR Game 5 – 9:00 PM – TNT Sun 8/30 BOS/TOR Game 1 – 1:00 PM – ESPN DAL/LAC Game 6 – 3:30 PM – ESPN DEN/UTA Game 6 – 8:30 PM – ESPN”
The NBA site ( https://t.co/XL8yikxWx7 ) is showing the following schedule:
Sat 8/29
MIL/ORL Game 5 – TBD NBATV
HOU/OKC Game 5 – 6:30 PM – TNT
LAL/POR Game 5 – 9:00 PM – TNTSun 8/30
BOS/TOR Game 1 – 1:00 PM – ESPN
DAL/LAC Game 6 – 3:30 PM – ESPN
DEN/UTA Game 6 – 8:30 PM – ESPN— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) August 28, 2020
The NBA has finally updated the schedule for all games on their official site. If there are no more changes, then fans can finally enjoy the playoff games this weekend. However, there are no guarantees that the games will commence on these dates.
Maybe the third time is the charm?
How are the Playoffs panning out?
Out of the six games scheduled for the weekend, there are still five first-round matchups in the mix. This weekend could very well change how the Playoffs pan out. Moreover, there are many teams like the Blazers that are just hanging by the thread.
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For Damian Lillard and the Blazers, the delay in games could be a blessing in disguise, enabling the team to be at their fighting best when they face off against the Lakers for a potential Game 6.
On the other hand, the Clippers vs Mavericks are already fighting tooth and nail. A prolonged break could halt the Clippers’ momentum and give Doncic and Porzingis time to recover from their respective injuries.
The Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors have already qualified for the second round. The two rivals will compete for the first game in the second round of the Playoffs.
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All things considered, as soon as the games begin, the battle for the NBA title will get fiercer.
Will we finally get to watch our favorite teams in action this weekend? Or will there be any further delays? Fans will find out on Saturday night for sure.