When does the next round of the NBA Playoffs begin and which teams are likely to make it?

TThe NBA playoffs picture becomes clearer after three rounds of play, with the Minnesota Timberwolves advancing to the next round with a 116-122 win over the Phoenix Suns in the final game. Meanwhile, the Pacers and Bucks are 3-1, with Miami facing them. Celtics looking to even the series against the Celtics in Game 4.

Which teams participate in the NBA Playoffs?

In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics play against the Miami Heat. The Knicks will try to put the final nail in the coffin against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, while the Milwaukee Bucks are on the verge of a next-round exit against the Indiana Pacers. Meanwhile, the Cavs will host the Orlando Magic in Cleveland, to break the draw.

When can you watch the NBA Playoffs?

All times Eastern Standard Time

(1) Boston vs. (8) Miami

* Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94

* Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101

* Game 3: Celtics 104, Heat 84

* Game 4: Celtics vs. Heat; Monday, April 29 (7:30, TNT)

* Game 5: Heat vs. Celtics; Wednesday, May 1 (7:30 a.m. ET, TNT)

* Game 6: Celtics vs. Heat; Friday May 3rd (TBD, TBD)*

* Game 7: Heat vs. Celtics; Sunday May 5th (TBD, TBD)*

Boston leads the series 2-1

* = If required

(2) New York vs. (7) Philadelphia

* Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104

* Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101

* Game 3: 76ers 125, Knicks 114

* Game 4: Knicks 97, 76ers 92

* Game 5: 76ers vs. Knicks; Tuesday, April 30 (7 ET, TNT)

* Game 6: Knicks vs. 76ers; Thursday, May 2nd (TBD, TBD)*

* Game 7: 76ers vs. Knicks; Saturday, May 4th (TBD, TNT)*

New York leads the series 3-1

* = If required

(3) Milwaukee vs. (6) Indiana

* Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94

* Game 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108

* Game 3: Pacers 121, Bucks 118 (OT)

* Game 4: Pacers 126, Bucks 113

* Game 5: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)

* Game 6: Bucks vs. Pacers; Thursday, May 2nd (TBD, TBD)*

* Game 7: Pacers vs. Bucks; Saturday, May 4th (TBD, TNT)*

Indiana leads the series 3-1

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* Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 8(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando3

* Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic 86

* Game 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83

* Game 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89

* Game 5: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)

* Game 6: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Friday May 3rd (TBD, TBD)

* Game 7: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Sunday May 5th (TBD, TBD)*

The series was tied 2-2

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In the Western Conference, Oklahoma lets the NOLA Pelicans take a 3-0 lead. The reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets had success against the Lakers, but LeBron and the rest of the team were able to win a single game. The mighty Clippers are tied with the Mavericks, while Minnesota just eliminated the Phoenix Suns and will wait for their first opponent.

Western Conference

All times Eastern Standard Time

(1) Oklahoma City vs. (8) New Orleans

* Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92

* Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92

* Game 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85

* Game 4: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Monday, April 29 (8:30 a.m. ET, NBA TV)

* Game 5: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Wednesday, May 1 (8:30 a.m. ET, NBA TV)*

* Game 6: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Friday May 3rd (TBD, TBD)*

* Game 7: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Sunday May 5th (TBD, TBD)*

Oklahoma City leads the series 3-0

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(2) Denver vs. (7) LA Lakers

* Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103

* Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99

* Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105

* Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108

* Game 5: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 29 (10 ET, TNT)

* Game 6: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Thursday, May 2nd (TBD, TBD)*

* Game 7: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Saturday, May 4th (TBD, TNT)*

Denver leads the series 3-1

* = If required

(3) Minnesota vs. (6) Phoenix

* Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95

* Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93

* Game 3: Timberwolves 126, Suns 109

* Game 4: Timberwolves 122, Suns 116

Minnesota won the series 4-0

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(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas

* Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97

* Game 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93

* Game 3: Mavericks 101, Clippers 90

* Game 4: Clippers 116, Mavericks 111

* Game 5: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Wednesday, May 1 (10 ET, TNT)

* Game 6: Clippers vs. Mavericks; Friday, May 3 (9:30 a.m. ET, ESPN)

* Game 7: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Sunday May 5th (TBD, TBD)*

The series was tied 2-2

* = If required