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2023 NBA Playoffs Schedule and Bracket: Channel, start-time, format and first-round matchup previews

The NBA Playoffs are here. With the conclusion of the Play-In Tournament, the 16-team playoff field is set. On the line is the NBA championship, where one will team will raise the Larry O’Brien trophy.

There’s no shortage of storylines entering this postseason. Will the Warriors repeat as NBA champions? How will LeBron James perform in the playoffs? Will the Bucks and Nuggets continue their winning ways? Or will we have a surprise champion?

The Athletic has you covered on everything you need to know ahead of the first round.

NBA playoff predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick 2023's 1st-round winners

When do the NBA Playoffs start?

This year’s NBA playoffs get underway on April 15. The NBA conference semifinals begin on May 1 and 2, with the conference finals starting on May 16 and 17. The NBA Finals are scheduled to begin on June 1.

How to watch

Coverage of the NBA playoffs first round is split between ESPN, ABC, TNT and NBATV.

Full first-round schedule

No. 1 milwaukee bucks vs. no. 8 miami heat.

Game 1: April 16 (5:30 p.m. ET, TNT)

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Game 2: April 19 (9:00 p.m. ET, NBATV)

Game 3: April 22 (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Game 4: April 24

Game 5 (if necessary): April 26

Game 6 (if necessary): April 28

Game 7 (if necessary): April 30

More coverage from The Athletic:

• Joe Vardon: Heat feel like ‘Navy SEALs’ heading into series against Bucks
• Eric Nehm:  Behind Mike Budenholzer’s ‘Use-It-or-Lose-It’ timeouts: The philosophy, the process and the teamwork

No. 2 Boston Celtics vs. No. 7 Atlanta Hawks

Game 1: April 15 (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Game 2: April 18 (7:00 p.m. ET, NBATV)

Game 3: April 21 (7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Game 4: April 23 (7:00 p.m. ET, TNT)

Game 5 (if necessary): April 25

Game 6 (if necessary): April 27

Game 7 (if necessary): April 29

• Jared Weiss:  Celtics-Hawks series preview: Trae Young game plan, Robert Williams’ role, X-factors
• Jay King:  How Joe Mazzulla’s mat discipline in jiu-jitsu aids in coaching the Celtics
• Jeff Schultz:  Hawks entering playoff series with confidence, taking pride in underdog role
• Jay King:  Film breakdown: Attacking Trae Young successfully could make short series for Celtics

No. 3 Philadelphia 76ers vs. No. 6 Brooklyn Nets

Game 1: April 15 (1:00 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Game 2: April 17 (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT)

Game 3: April 20 (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT)

Game 4: April 22 (1:00 p.m. ET, TNT)

Game 5 (if necessary): April 24

More coverage from  The Athletic: 

• Rich Hofmann: Sixers-Nets preview: Doubling Joel Embiid, Mikal Bridges vs. P.J. Tucker and more
• Alex Schiffer: Nets-Sixers playoff preview: Nic Claxton vs. Joel Embiid, X-factors, prediction and more
• Alex Schiffer:  Mikal Bridges envisioned his rise far before trade to Nets — it just took a little longer
• Rich Hofmann: How Sixers have built an elite isolation offense with Joel Embiid, James Harden

No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 5 New York Knicks

Game 1: April 15 (6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Game 2: April 18 (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT)

Game 3: April 21 (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

Game 4: April 23 (1:00 p.m. ET, ABC)

• Kelsey Russo and Fred Katz:  Four burning questions ahead of first-round matchup
• Fred Katz:  Knicks-Cavs preview: Jalen Brunson vs. Donovan Mitchell, Julius Randle predicament and more
• Kelsey Ruso:  Defending Donovan Mitchell: The challenge of guarding the Cavs’ star guard
• Kelsey Russo:  Are the young Cavs prepared for their first taste of playoff basketball?
• Fred Katz:  Knicks’ drivers vs. Cavaliers’ rim protectors: Who has an advantage?

No. 1 Denver Nuggets vs. No. 8 Minnesota Timberwolves

Game 1: April 16 (10:30 p.m. ET, TNT)

Game 2: April 19 (10:00 p.m. ET, TNT)

Game 3: April 21 (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Game 4: April 23 (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT)

• Nick Kosmider:  As Nuggets approach highly anticipated playoff run, does momentum matter?
• Jon Krawczynski: The nurturing of Nickeil Alexander-Walker pays dividends for playoff-bound Wolves

No. 2 Memphis Grizzlies vs. No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers

Game 1: April 16 (3:00 p.m. ET)

Game 2: April 19 (7:30 p.m. ET)

Game 3: April 22 (10:00 p.m. ET)

• Jovan Buha:  Lakers-Grizzlies preview and prediction: Defending Anthony Davis and Ja Morant, X-factors
• Dan Robson:  Dillon Brooks, ‘basketball monk,’ has never been afraid to be the bad guy
• Jovan Buha:  The making of Jarred Vanderbilt, the Lakers’ Dennis Rodman in training
• Jovan Buha:  Lakers survive Play-In ‘dogfight’ with Timberwolves, and now they’re getting ‘greedy’

No. 3 Sacramento Kings vs. No. 6 Golden State Warriors

Game 1: April 15 (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

Game 2: April 17 (10:00 p.m. ET, TNT)

Game 3: April 20 (10:00 p.m. ET, TNT)

Game 4: April 23 (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

• Anthony Slater:  Warriors-Kings playoff preview: Containing Steph Curry, De’Aaron Fox in crunchtime and more
• Marcus Thompson II:  It’s Warriors-Kings — and everything that comes with it
• Tim Kawakami: What’s at stake for the Warriors in this Kings series and beyond? Everything
• Marcus Thompson II:  How Kevon Looney has made himself invaluable to the Warriors dynasty
• Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson II: The Warriors’ whisperer: If Golden State is to repeat, he’ll have a hand in it

No. 4 Phoenix Suns vs. No. 5 LA Clippers

Game 1: April 16 (8:00 p.m. ET, TNT)

Game 2: April 18 (10:00 p.m. ET, TNT)

Game 3: April 20 (10:30 p.m. ET, NBATV)

Game 4: April 22 (3:30 p.m. ET, TNT)

• Law Murray and Doug Haller:  Suns-Clippers preview: How can LA limit Kevin Durant? Who defends Kawhi Leonard?
• Law Murray:  Scouting the Suns: A look at the Clippers’ first-round playoff matchup
• Doug Haller:  The Phoenix Suns are set for the playoffs: Three early storylines to follow

How does the NBA playoff format work?

The top eight teams in each conference are seeded one through eight. The No. 1 seed plays the No. 8 seed, the No. 2 seed plays the No. 7 seed and so on. The top four seeds have home-court advantage.

The NBA Playoffs are in a bracket format. The winner of the No. 1 seed-No. 8 seed matchup will play the winner of the No. 4 seed-No. 5 seed matchup. The No. 2 seed-No. 7 seed winner will take on the No. 3 seed-No. 6 seed winner.

There are four rounds in the NBA playoffs. Each series is best-of-seven.

First round playoff matchups to watch

Grizzlies vs. Lakers: James and the Lakers are back in the playoffs after missing it last year. The Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-102 in overtime during the Play-In, overcoming a 15-point second-half deficit.

Los Angeles enters the playoffs having won 10 of 12 games. They lead the season series against the Grizzlies 2-1. The Lakers ranked No. 2 in the league in defense post trade deadline. They are going to need their defense to step up to contain Ja Morant and the Grizzlies. The Lakers are trying to become the first team to win a playoff series after advancing through the Play-In.

Kings vs. Warriors: The Kings are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2006. Led by Domantas Sabonis , De’Aaron Fox , Harrison Barnes and Keegan Murray , this team can score. Sacramento led the NBA in offensive rating this season by a wide margin: 118.6 points per 100 possessions, the highest in history.

The Kings, however, are facing the defending champion Warriors, who will have a full lineup. Andrew Wiggins is returning to the lineup for Game 1 , after not playing since Feb. 13. Despite Golden State’s record being 44-38 entering the playoffs, this is a team that has Steph Curry , Klay Thompson and Draymond Green , who know how to raise their level during the postseason.

Suns vs. Clippers: This series is filled with star power. Kawhi Leonard . Kevin Durant . Chris Paul . Devin Booker . Deandre Ayton .

When the Suns have their big four of Durant, Paul, Booker and Ayton on the floor, they average 122.3 points per 100 possessions and 105.0 points allowed per 100 possessions in 159 minutes. The Clippers, however, rank fourth in offensive efficiency 119.8 points per 100 possessions since Paul George was inactive after suffering a knee injury.

George is expected to be sidelined for at least the beginning of the first round playoff series against the Suns. Can LA produce on offense in George’s absence? Can the Clippers slow down the Suns’ offensive weapons? This is a rematch of the 2021 Western Conference Finals, which the Suns won in six games.

Tyronn Lue on Paul George: "We're definitely not going to do anything to hurt PG. Even if he does try to come back, and if he's not right, then we're not going to let him go. Because we're not going to let him injure himself and make it worse than what it really is." https://t.co/tHfx8MBoYg pic.twitter.com/OuxHHde1ib — Law Murray ❎️ (@LawMurrayTheNU) April 14, 2023

Cavaliers vs. Knicks: The Knicks are back in the playoffs after missing it last year. The Cavs return to the playoffs for the first time since reaching the NBA Finals in 2017-18.

The spotlight will be on Donovan Mitchell , Evan Mobley , Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen for Cleveland. But keep an eye on Caris LeVert ’s role coming off the bench. If he can provide scoring and defend the Knicks, Cleveland is going to be tough to beat.

A big question coming into this series for the Knicks is Julius Randle . His status for Game 1 and beyond remains in question due to a sprained left ankle. Can Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett provide the offensive spark?

It’s going to be interesting to see how the Cavaliers defend the Knicks on the glass. New York ranked third in the NBA in offensive rebounds per game (12.6) and second-chance points (4.5). Expect this series to go six or seven games.

Required reading

• The Athletic ’s NBA playoff bracket
• Hollinger: Why I’m picking a Celtics-Nuggets NBA Finals, with Boston winning it all
• NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick first-round winners
• NBA playoff updates

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2023 NBA playoffs preview: Full schedule, key dates and how to watch live

Find out everything you need to know about the 2023 NBA playoffs. Will the Golden State Warriors be able to defend their title? Can LeBron James lead the Los Angeles Lakers to another championship?

The 2023 NBA playoffs field is set.

16 teams will compete for the Larry O'Brien trophy in June, and there are plenty of intriguing questions that will be answered in this year's postseason tournament.

Will the Golden State Warriors be able to defend their title? Can Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Bucks to another championship? Are the Denver Nuggets for real?

When will Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James break the 39,000 points barrier?

Here is everything you need to know about the biggest team competition in professional basketball : the NBA playoffs.

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When do the 2023 NBA playoffs start?

With the conclusion of the Play-In Tournament on 14 April, the NBA playoffs will start on 15 April .

How do the NBA playoffs work?

The NBA Playoffs is a four-round, best-of-seven emilination postseason tournament held every year to determine that season's champion. The playoffs are held after the league's regular season and its preliminary postseason tournament, the NBA Play-In Tournament.

Each playoff matchup is determined by seeding (i.e. the first seed will play the eighth seed, second seed plays the seventh seed, etc.), with the top four seeds in each conference enjoying home-court advantage. Series are played in the 2–2–1–1–1 format, meaning the team with home-court advantage hosts Games 1, 2, 5, and 7, while their opponent hosts Games 3, 4, and 6, with Games 5, 6 and 7 being played if needed. The first team to four wins advances to the next round.

What is the NBA playoff first round schedule?

Eastern conference.

Milwaukee Bucks (1) vs. Miami Heat (8)

Game 1: Heat vs. Bucks | Sun., April 16 | 5:30 ET  Game 2: Heat vs. Bucks | Wed., April 19 | 9 ET  Game 3: Bucks vs. Heat | Sat., April 22 | 7:30 ET  Game 4: Bucks vs. Heat | Mon., April 24 | TBD *Game 5: Heat vs. Bucks | Wed., April 26 | TBD *Game 6: Bucks vs. Heat | Fri, April 28 | TBD *Game 7: Heat vs. Bucks | Sun., April 20 | TBD 

Boston Celtics (2) vs. Atlanta Hawks (7) Game 1: Hawks vs. Celtics | Sat., April 15 | 3:30 ET  Game 2: Hawks vs. Celtics | Tues., April 18 | 7 ET  Game 3: Celtics vs. Hawks | Fri., April 21 | 7 ET  Game 4: Celtics vs. Hawks | Sun, April 23 | 7 ET  *Game 5: Hawks vs. Celtics | Tues., April 25 | TBD *Game 6: Celtics vs. Hawks | Thurs., April 27 | TBD *Game 7: Hawks vs. Celtics | Sat., April 29 | TBD

Philadelphia 76ers (3) vs. Brooklyn Nets (6) Game 1: Nets vs. 76ers | Sat., April 15 | 1 ET  Game 2: Nets vs. 76ers | Mon., April 17 | 7:30 ET  Game 3: 76ers vs. Nets | Thurs., April 20 | 7:30 ET  Game 4: 76ers vs. Nets | Sat., April 22 | 1 ET  *Game 5: Nets vs. 76ers | Mon., April 24 | TBD *Game 6: 76ers vs. Nets | Thurs., April 27 | TBD *Game 7: Nets vs. 76ers | Sat., April 29 | TBD

Cleveland Cavaliers (4) vs. New York Knicks (5) Game 1: Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Sat., April 15 | 6 ET  Game 2: Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Tues., April 18 | 7:30 ET  Game 3: Cavaliers vs. Knicks | Fri., April 21 | 8:30 ET  Game 4: Cavaliers vs. Knicks | Sun., April 23 | 1 ET  *Game 5: Knicks vs. Cavaliers | TBD *Game 6: Cavaliers vs. Knicks | TBD *Game 7: Knicks vs. Cavaliers | TBD

Western Conference

Denver Nuggets (1) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (8) Game 1: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Sun., April 16 | 10.30 ET  Game 2: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Wed., April 19 | 10 ET  Game 3: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves | Fri., April 21 | 9:30 ET  Game 4: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves | Sun., April 23 | 9:30 ET  *Game 5: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Tues., April 25 | TBD *Game 6: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves | Thurs., April 27 | TBD *Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Sat., April 29 | TBD

Memphis Grizzlies (2) vs. L.A. Lakers (7) Game 1: Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Sun., April 16 | 3 ET  Game 2: Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Wed., April 19 | 7:30 ET  Game 3: Grizzlies vs. Lakers | Sat., April 22 | 10 ET  Game 4: Grizzlies vs. Lakers | Mon. April 24 | TBD *Game 5: Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Wed., April 26 | TBD *Game 6: Grizzlies vs. Lakers | Fri., April 28 | TBD *Game 7: Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Sun., April 30 | TBD

Sacramento Kings (3) vs. Golden State Warriors (6) Game 1: Warriors vs. Kings | Sat., April 15 | 8:30 ET  Game 2: Warriors vs. Kings | Mon., April 17 | 10 ET  Game 3: Kings vs. Warriors | Thurs., April 20 | 10 ET  Game 4: Kings vs. Warriors | Sun., April 23 | 3.30 ET  *Game 5: Warriors vs. Kings | Wed., April 26 | TBD *Game 6: Kings vs. Warriors | Fri., April 28 | TBD *Game 7: Warriors vs. Kings | Sun., April 30 | TBD

Phoenix Suns (4) vs. LA Clippers (5) Game 1: Clippers vs. Suns | Sun., April 16 | 8 ET  Game 2: Clippers vs. Suns | Tues., April 18 | 10 ET  Game 3: Suns vs. Clippers | Thurs., April 20 | 10:30 ET  Game 4: Suns vs. Clippers | Sat., April 22 | 3:30 ET  *Game 5: Clippers vs. Suns | Tues., April 25 | TBD *Game 6: Suns vs. Clippers | Thurs., April 27 | TBD *Game 7: Clippers vs. Suns | Sat., April 29 | TBD (TNT)

* if neccessary

2023 NBA playoffs key dates

• May 1-2: NBA conference semifinals begin (possible move-up to 29-30 April)
• May 16-17: NBA conference finals begin (possible move-up to 14-15 May)
• June 1: NBA Finals 2023 Game 1
• June 4: NBA Finals 2023 Game 2
• June 7: NBA Finals 2023 Game 3
• June 9: NBA Finals 2023 Game 4
• June 12: NBA Finals 2023 Game 5 (if necessary)
• June 15: NBA Finals 2023 Game 6 (if necessary)
• June 18: NBA Finals 2023 Game 7 (if necessary)

How to watch the 2023 NBA playoffs live

Viewers in the U.S. will be able to watch the 2023 NBA playoffs on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. During the first round and conference semifinals, select games will air on each of the aforementioned networks.

International viewers can catch the action through local broadcasters, or the NBA League Pass app, available on mobile, PC, and smart TVs.

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• Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks
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• Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics

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Playoffs NBA 2023 | Le calendrier complet du premier tour

Nba – horaires, dates, affiches… l’agenda complet du premier tour des playoffs nba 2023..

Le Heat à l’Est, et les Wolves à l’Ouest qualifiés dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi, la NBA a publié le calendrier complet du premier tour des playoffs. Cela commence dès ce soir avec quatre rencontres à partir de 19h00 ! Comme chaque année, les premiers week-ends proposent plusieurs rencontres en « prime time » pour les fans européens et africains.

Comme toujours, les horaires indiqués sont deux de la nuit. Exemple : un match indiqué un lundi à 2h00 sera dans la nuit de lundi à mardi.

CALENDRIER DES PLAYOFFS

SAMEDI 15 AVRIL

Philadelphie – Brooklyn (19h00)

Boston – Atlanta (21h30)

Cleveland – New York (minuit)

Sacramento  – Golden State (02h30)

DIMANCHE 16 AVRIL

Memphis – LA Lakers (21h00)

Milwaukee – Miami (23h30)

Phoenix – LA Clippers (2h00)

Denver – Minnesota (4h30)

LUNDI 17 AVRIL

Philadelphie – Brooklyn (01h30)

Sacramento  – Golden State (04h00)

MARDI 18 AVRIL

Boston – Atlanta (1h00)

Cleveland – New York (1h30)

Phoenix – LA Clippers (4h00)

MERCREDI 19 AVRIL

Memphis – LA Lakers (1h30)

Milwaukee – Miami (3h00)

Denver – Minnesota (4h00)

JEUDI 20 AVRIL

Brooklyn – Philadelphie (1h30)

Golden State – Sacramento (4h00)

LA Clippers – Phoenix (4h30)

VENDREDI 21 AVRIL

Atlanta – Boston (1h00)

New York – Cleveland (2h30)

Minnesota – Denver (3h30)

SAMEDI 22 AVRIL

Brooklyn – Philadelphie (19h00)

LA Clippers – Phoenix (21h30)

Miami – Milwaukee (1h30)

LA Lakers – Memphis (4h30)

DIMANCHE 23 AVRIL

New York – Cleveland (19h00)

Golden State – Sacramento (21h30)

Atlanta – Boston (1h30)

LUNDI 24 AVRIL

Miami – Milwaukee (à définir)

Philadelphie – Brooklyn (si besoin)

LA Lakers – Memphis (4h00)

MARDI 25 AVRIL

Boston – Atlanta (si besoin)

Phoenix – LA Clippers (si besoin)

Denver – Minnesota (si besoin)

MERCREDI 26 AVRIL

Cleveland – New York (si besoin)

Milwaukee – Miami (si besoin)

Memphis – LA Lakers (si besoin)

Sacramento – Golden State (si besoin)

JEUDI 27 AVRIL

Brooklyn – Philadelphie (si besoin)

Atlanta – Boston (si besoin)

LA Clippers – Phoenix (si besoin)

Minnesota – Denver (si besoin)

VENDREDI 28 AVRIL

Miami – Milwaukee (si besoin)

New York – Cleveland (si besoin)

LA Lakers – Memphis (si besoin)

Golden State – Sacramento (si besoin)

SAMEDI 29 AVRIL

DIMANCHE 30 AVRIL

LES DATES IMPORTANTES DES PLAYOFFS 2023

15 avril  : début des playoffs

29-30 avril ou 1-2 mai  : début des demi-finales de conférence

14-15 ou 16-17 mai  : début des finales de conférence

1er juin  : Game 1 des Finals 2023

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The NBA’s second round delivered a pair of viewership increases and topped the day in sports viewing for Monday, May 6.

Monday’s Pacers-Knicks second round NBA playoff Game 1 averaged 4.77 million viewers across TNT (4.25M) and truTV (513K), up 1% from Sixers-Celtics a year ago (4.74M) and the top sportscast of the day. The Timberwolves’ Game 2 rout of the Nuggets followed with 4.67 million (TNT: 4.06M; truTV: 609K), up 3% from Suns-Nuggets last year (4.54M).

The first three games of the second round have increased over last year’s equivalent window, a streak destined to end Tuesday, when last year’s comparable windows will begin to include Lakers-Warriors. Through Monday, the NBA Playoffs was averaging 3.24 million viewers across ABC, ESPN, TNT/truTV and NBA TV — down 8% from 3.54 million a year ago.

Shifting to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Bruins-Panthers Game 1 averaged 1.85 million on ESPN — unsurprisingly down 10% from Rangers-Devils Game 7 in the same window last year (2.05M) but the second-largest Game 1 audience on cable in the past nine years. Only Hurricanes-Rangers the previous day averaged more viewers.

No other sportscast Monday cracked even the 300,000 viewer mark, as a Manchester United-Crystal Palace English Premier League match topped the non-playoff slate with just 259,000 on USA Network.

Further down the dial, FS1 drew 250,000 for a Tigers-Guardians Major League Baseball game, followed by primetime regional action on MLB Network at 150,000.

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Most triple doubles in NBA playoff history

By colin keane | may 6, 2024.

The NBA Playoffs triple-double is a rare and elusive accomplishment. Even more remarkable is the ability to record a playoff triple-double on several occasions. Only 10 players in the history of the NBA have recorded more than five playoff triple-doubles in their career.

It is a testament to the singularity of the playoff triple-double that Magic Johnson, who last recorded a playoff triple-double 37 years ago in the 1987 NBA Playoffs, remains the all-time leader in the statistic with 30 total playoff triple-doubles.

Right behind Johnson on the list is LeBron James, with 28 career playoff triple-doubles. The rest of the top 10 includes Nikola Jokic (18 playoff triple-doubles), Russell Westbrook (12), Jason Kidd (11), Draymond Green (10), Rajon Rondo (10), Larry Bird (10), Wilt Chamberlain (9) and Oscar Robertson (8).

LeBron James still has a chance to usurp Johnson as the NBA's playoff triple-double leader, but that crown will inevitably land on Jokic's head in due time. No player in the history of the game records playoff triple-doubles at the rate of Jokic. In looking at playoff triple-double percentage (below), which is simply total playoff triple-doubles divided by total playoff games played, Jokic leads all players historically at a 24.32 rate.

Luka Doncic, third place on the list with a playoff triple double percentage of 11.77, also has a surefire opportunity to challenge Johnson's record in the coming years.

Nikola Jokic is an historical anomaly

Jokic is by far the most likely future king of playoff triple-doubles, however. The Serbian center, widely expected to be awarded his third NBA MVP in four years this summer, recorded 10 triple-doubles in last year's playoffs alone.

Such a feat is even more impressive when one considers the fact that no player besides Jokic in the 2023 playoffs recorded more than one triple-double, and there were only 14 total triple-doubles recorded overall.

Jokic's 10 triple-doubles in last year's playoffs also represents an historical anomaly.

If one were to remove Jokic from the equation completely and compare playoff triple-doubles recorded in 2023 to playoff triple-doubles recorded in 1990, the frequency of the playoff triple-double would appear to be constant over time. There were 4 non-Jokic playoff triple-doubles logged in the 2023 playoffs (Bam Adebayo, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and Jamal Murray with one each), and there were three playoff triple-doubles logged in the 1990 playoffs (Larry Bird, Hakeem Olajuwon and Scottie Pippen with one each).

Case in point: playoff triple-doubles are extremely difficult to come by in the NBA regardless of the era, but Nikola Jokic has become a glaring exception to this rule.

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NBA : les Lakers et LeBron James quittent les playoffs dès le premier tour

Le club de Los Angeles a été éliminé au terme du cinquième match de la série, lundi soir, par le champion en titre, les Denver Nuggets. A 39 ans, LeBron James possède une option à son contrat pour jouer une année supplémentaire avec la mythique franchise californienne.

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LeBron James n’a pas pour habitude de prendre la porte si tôt. Pour la deuxième fois seulement en 21 saisons de carrière, le joueur des Los Angeles Lakers a été éliminé, lundi 29 avril, au premier tour des playoffs NBA.

La star et sa franchise californienne ont subi la loi du plus fort, en l’occurrence les Denver Nuggets, vainqueurs 108-106 lors du cinquième match d’une série plus disputée que le score final ne le laisse supposer (4 manches à 1).

Après s’être inclinés lors des trois premières rencontres, les Lakers étaient parvenus à s’imposer à domicile lors du quatrième match pour prolonger la série dans le Colorado. Lundi, comme souvent face aux champions en titre, ils ont longtemps mené au score avant de se faire rattraper. Alors que le score était à égalité, ils ont cédé lors de la dernière offensive des Nuggets sur un panier à trois secondes de la fin du meneur Jamal Murray, impérial (32 points). C’est déjà lui qui avait marqué le tir décisif lors du deuxième match de la série.

Trente points pour LeBron James

A 39 ans, LeBron James finit, lui, la rencontre avec 30 points, 9 rebonds et 11 passes, des chiffres remarquables, mais insuffisants pour se débarrasser de l’équipe classée numéro une à l’Ouest. L’année dernière, les Lakers avaient été balayés par ces mêmes Nuggets (4-0) en finale de la Conférence Ouest. La prestigieuse franchise de Los Angeles, vainqueure de la nouvelle Coupe NBA en décembre, a encore peiné lors de la saison régulière 2023-2024, passant par les barrages pour rejoindre ces playoffs.

LeBron James possède une option à son contrat qu’il peut activer d’ici au 29 juin pour jouer une année supplémentaire avec la mythique franchise californienne.

Champion l’an passé, Denver poursuit sa route et affrontera en demi-finales de conférence les Minnesota Timberwolves, qui ont surclassé Phoenix (4-0).

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2024 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule, scores, results: Knicks go up 2-0 against Pacers

Eight teams remain in the battle for the larry o'brien trophy.

The New York Knicks are up 2-0 in their second-round NBA playoff series against the Indiana Pacers after rallying for a Game 2 win on Wednesday night. Jalen Brunson missed the final 15 minutes of the first half, but he returned in the third quarter and helped spark a come-from-behind win for New York at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are now two wins away from their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are also up 2-0 in the second round. The Wolves took two games off the reigning champion Nuggets in Denver to start their second-round series, and they'll try to make it 3-0 at home on Friday night.

The top seeds in each conference, the Celtics in the East and the Thunder in the West, both are up 1-0 in their series. The Celtics host the Cavaliers again on Thursday before the Thunder take on the Mavericks.

The postseason field started with 20 teams. The Warriors, Kings, Hawks and Bulls were ousted in the Play-In Tournament before the Pelicans, Suns, Clippers, Lakers, Heat, 76ers, Bucks and Magic were eliminated in the first round.

Here's a look at the upcoming schedule, as well as all the playoff scores. All games airing on ABC, ESPN and NBA TV are streaming on  fubo  (try for free).

Wednesday's playoff schedule:

• Game 2: Knicks 130, Pacers 121 -- New York leads 2-0

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Thursday, May 9 Game 2: Celtics vs. Cavaliers, 7 p.m., ESPN/ fubo Game 2: Thunder vs. Mavericks, 9:30 p.m., ESPN/ fubo

Friday, May 10 Game 3: Pacers vs. Knicks, 7 p.m., ESPN/ fubo Game 3: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, 9:30 p.m., ESPN/ fubo

Saturday, May 11 Game 3: Mavericks vs. Thunder, 3:30 p.m., ABC/ fubo Game 3: Cavaliers vs. Celtics, 8:30 p.m., ABC/ fubo

Sunday, May 12 Game 4: Pacers vs. Knicks, 3:30 p.m., ABC/ fubo Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, 8 p.m., TNT

Monday, May 13 Game 4: Cavaliers vs. Celtics, 7 p.m., TNT Game 4: Mavericks vs. Thunder, 9:30 p.m., TNT

Tuesday, May 14 Game 5*: Knicks vs. Pacers, TBD Game 5*: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves, TBD

Wednesday, May 15 Game 5*: Celtics vs. Cavaliers, TBD Game 5*: Thunder vs. Mavericks, TBD

Thursday, May 16 Game 6*: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, 8:30 p.m., ESPN/ fubo

Friday, May 17 Game 6*: Cavaliers vs. Celtics, TBD Game 6*: Pacers vs. Knicks, TBD

Saturday, May 18 Game 6*: Mavericks vs. Thunder, TBD

Sunday, May 19 Game 7*: Celtics vs. Cavaliers, TBD Game 7*: Knicks vs. Pacers, TBD Game 7*: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves, TBD

Monday, May 20 Game 7*: Thunder vs. Mavericks, 8:30 p.m., TNT

NBA playoffs: Second-round scores

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game 1: Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95

Knicks vs. Pacers Game 1: Knicks 121, Pacers 117 Game 2: Knicks 130, Pacers 121

Thunder vs. Mavericks Game 1: Thunder 117, Mavericks 95

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 1: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99 Game 2: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 80

NBA playoffs: First-round scores

Celtics vs. Heat Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94 Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101 Game 3: Celtics 104, Heat 84 Game 4: Celtics 102, Heat 88 Game 5: Celtics 118, Heat 84 (Boston wins series 4-1)

Knicks vs. 76ers 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 112, Knicks 106 (OT) Game 6: Knicks 118, 76ers 115 (Knicks win series 4-2)

Bucks vs. Pacers 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: Bucks 115, Pacers 92 Game 6: Pacers 120, Bucks 98 (Indiana wins series 4-2)

Cavaliers vs. Magic Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83 Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic 86 Game 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83 Game 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89  Game 5: Cavaliers 104, Magic 103 Game 6: Magic 103, Cavaliers 96 Game 7: Cavaliers 106, Magic 94 (Cleveland wins series 4-3)

Thunder vs. Pelicans Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92 Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92 Game 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85 Game 4: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89 (Oklahoma City wins series 4-0) 

Nuggets vs. 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: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106 (Denver wins series 4-1)

Timberwolves vs. Suns 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 wins series 4-0)

Clippers vs. Mavericks 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 123, Clippers 93 Game 6: Mavericks 114, Clippers 101 (Dallas wins series 4-2)

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NBA playoffs: Jalen Brunson, after early injury scare, leads Knicks past Pacers for Game 2 win

The knicks now hold a 2-0 series lead over the pacers in the eastern conference semifinals.

The Indiana Pacers seemed poised to even up the series Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Then Jalen Brunson returned.

Brunson, after going down with an injury scare early, came back into the game and led the Knicks to a key 130-121 win over the Pacers in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. That gave the Knicks a 2-0 lead in the series as it heads back to Indianapolis.

"I'm just happy I [returned], to be honest with you," Brunson said afterward on TNT. "We found a way. That's it."

Pacers surge early with Jalen Brunson out

The Pacers mounted a 17-point swing in the first half after the Knicks lost Brunson in the opening minutes, which nearly resulted in a perfect opportunity to steal a game on the road.

It appeared as if Brunson tweaked his right foot while on defense late in the first quarter. He took an awkward step while moving into the lane, and then he immediately called for a sub after the Pacers scored.

Here’s my best guess of when Jalen Brunson tweaked his right foot. He immediately demanded a sub. pic.twitter.com/Wxe6ZWW3oT — Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) May 9, 2024

Brunson left the game after just eight minutes, and went back to the locker room. His father, Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson, left the bench in the second quarter to go back to the locker room, too, though the team didn’t provide an update for quite some time. Eventually, midway through the second quarter, the Knicks said that Brunson was dealing with a sore right foot. He was initially questionable to return, but came back to start the second half to a huge standing ovation in Manhattan.

The Knicks were up by seven points when Brunson left the floor, though they entered halftime down by 10 points — which marked a massive 17-point swing for the Pacers. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points in the first half while shooting 7-of-12 from the field, which doubled his shot attempts from Game 1.

Knicks rally with Brunson back

Brunson’s return seemed to make all the difference for the Knicks. They took the lead almost instantly in the second half, and came out of the gate on a 21-6 tear. The Knicks held Indiana to just 18 points in the third quarter, 10 of which came in the final four minutes, and took an eight-point lead into the final period — which completely flipped the game after halftime.

The Knicks lost O.G. Anunoby to a leg injury in the third quarter, however, after he pulled up awkwardly while driving to the rim. He was quickly ruled out with a left hamstring injury, and finished with 28 points and shot 10-of-19 from the field. It's unclear how severe his injury is, or if he'll be available for Game 3 on Friday night.

Though the Pacers opened the fourth quarter on a quick 6-0 burst, Brunson responded with a massive and-one layup to keep them up by multiple possessions.

Jalen Brunson and one 💪 (via @NBA ) pic.twitter.com/KAeo0pDij0 — Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) May 9, 2024

The Knicks then used a 7-0 run, backed off a clutch 3-pointer from Donte DiVincenzo and then a perfect dump from him down to Precious Achiuwa to finally put the Pacers away late in the period. That allowed them to roll to the nine-point win, which gave them a two-game lead in the series.

The Villanova Knicks are at it again! Donte DiVincenzo's offensive rebound and dish puts New York up 7 ‼️ (via @NBA ) pic.twitter.com/Gpn0u1L0ti — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 9, 2024

Haliburton led the Pacers with 34 points, nine assists and six rebounds while shooting 7-of-11 from behind the arc. Andrew Nembhard added 15 points and Pascal Siakam finished with 14 points and eight rebounds. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was ejected in the final minute, too, after arguing with officials over a double-dribble call that felt like it was frustration boiling over.

Brunson finished with 29 points, all but five of which came in the second half, and five assists while shooting 11-of-18 from the field. DiVincenzo added 28 points, and Josh Hart dropped 19 points and 15 rebounds.

Game 3 of the series is set for Friday night in Indianapolis. While there are plenty of questions surrounding the Knicks' health, both with Brunson and Anunoby , the Knicks are in an incredible position to make their first Eastern Conference finals since 2000.

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Nerveux en début de match, les Cavaliers ont compté jusqu'à 18 pts de retard avant de retourner la situation. Donovan Mitchell a assumé (39 pts) dans un match très heurté, physique et intense (66 lancers francs au total).

Cleveland rejoint ainsi Boston en demi-finale de conférence Est. Cruel pour la jeune équipe d'Orlando. Paolo Banchero s'est démené (38 pts, 16 rbds), Franz Wagner a coulé (6 pts, 1/15 aux tirs). Le Magic sort néanmoins la tête haute pour ses premiers playoffs depuis 2020.

Faute volontaire de Cole Anthony sur Darius Garland. Les deux lancers sont réussis. 12 pts et 4 passes décisives pour le meneur de Cleveland.

Double-pas de Paolo Banchero. 38 pts et 16 rbds à 10/28 aux tirs pour la star du Magic.

Faute de Gary Harris, sa 6e synonyme d'exclusion, sur Darius Garland. 1/2 aux lancers pour le meneur des Cavs.

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Rebond offensif d'Evan Mobley après un échec de Donovan Mitchell, dunk à deux mains de l'intérieur des Cavs. 11 pts, 16 rbds et 4 contres pour lui ce soir.

Orlando se jette au pressing et Max Strus, trouvé près du cercle, peut tranquillement écraser un dunk à deux mains. +12.

Temps mort Cleveland. Sauf incroyable retournement de situation, les Cavs vont retrouver Boston en demi-finale de conférence Est. Le Magic est à deux doigts de baisser les bras.

Près du cercle, Cole Anthony provoque la faute de Max Strus, sa 5e. Les deux lancers sont réussis pour Orlando.

Faute de Cole Anthony sur Donovan Mitchell. La star des Cavs ne tremble pas, 2/2 aux lancers. 39 pts pour lui, meilleur marqueur du match.

Faute évitable d'Evan Mobley, sa 5e, sur un tir longue distance de Jalen Suggs. Premier lancer réussi, deuxième manqué, troisième réussi. 10 pts d'écart.

Tir manqué à 3 pts de Jalen Suggs. Le Magic est dans les cordes. Evan Mobley provoque une faute de Suggs.

L'intérieur des Cavs réussit le premier lancer, pas le second. +12. La messe semble dite…

Face à Paolo Banchero, Darius Garland n'a pas peur et marque d'un floater main gauche. +11 Cleveland.

Temps mort Orlando. Fin de match très hachée, Darius Garland (Cleveland), Gary Harris et Wendell Carter Jr (Orlando) sont à 5 fautes. Pression maximale, qui rejoindra Boston au tour suivant ?

Encore une faute, la 5e de Gary Harris sur Darius Garland. Les deux lancers tombent dedans pour le meneur des Cavs. 7 pts à 2/12 aux tirs pour lui.

Paolo Banchero est en échec près du cercle, prend son propre rebond et marque dans un second temps pour le Magic. Quel acharnement !

Au tour de Donovan Mitchell de provoquer une faute, celle de Wendell Carter Jr, sa cinquième… La star des Cavs ne tremble pas et convertit ses deux lancers. 37 pts pour lui, +9.

Perte de balle des Cavs et Franz Wagner provoque une faute à son tour. 2/2 aux lancers pour l'Allemand du Magic.

Night of museums

Museum Night is an annual project that will take place in Moscow 15 times. Most of the city’s cultural institutions traditionally take part in it. Most of the city’s museums and exhibitions are free to visit. In parks, country estates, thematic performances and entertainment cultural events are held. About 200 museums, exhibition halls and art spaces take part in the festival. Many sites prepare special projects on the topic for visitors.

Christmas Festival

This is the most favourite festival of Muscovites and guests of the city. Interesting events take place at 80 venues throughout the city. Numerous ice rinks, food zones, hockey courts, slides, a children’s snowboard park are open. Every day, in special chalets around the city, puppet shows and fairy tales are read. Concerts and master classes await visitors, where you can try yourself in Gzhel painting, clay modelling, decoupage. You can make jewellery, toys and gifts to loved ones, as well as send a letter to Santa Claus. On Red Square, everyone is interested in not only skating on the rink themselves, but also enjoying the colourful ice show from the famous Russian skaters.

Festival “Moscow Maslenitsa”

One of the brightest, longest events in Russia, dedicated to the seeing off of winter and the meeting of spring. Everyone will be able to learn how to cook pancakes, attend a lot of creative and craft workshops. Take part in traditional Shrovetide fun. Build a huge stuffed animal from straw and burn it, ride on crusts, take part in a masquerade parade. At numerous venues it will be possible to see street performances and performances by the best vocal ensembles and folk artists.

New Year on Red Square

The festive concert begins at 20.00. Then everyone lights the New Year tree together. At midnight, guests will be surprised by festive fireworks. Tickets are on sale in advance at the expected symbolic price of 2,025 rubles.

International exhibition NEFTEGAZ-2022

Neftegaz (Oil and gas exhibition) is the largest exhibition in Russia, which is one of the ten most significant in the industry. Lots of business meetings. Sighning of contracts. Experience exchange. The exhibition is attended by over 500 companies from around the world.

Moscow International Film Festival

The film festival has been held since 1935. Second oldest after the Venice Film Festival. Moscow International Film Festival is one of the most important events in the film industry. This is not only an influential professional venue, but also an interesting event for muscovites and guest of the city.

Easter Gift Festival

Easter festival is one of the most striking and major events of the city in April. Guests and residents of the city will be able to learn about the traditions of Easter, taste various options for Easter cakes, try other holiday treats. And also take part in charity events.

The solemn ceremony of the changing of the guard at the walls of the Moscow Kremlin

The ceremony is held every on the Cathedral Square of the Kremlin. This is a colourful sight introducing Russian military traditions. Every year, the organizers introduce new elements into the program, preserving the classic part. To enter the territory of the Kremlin, an entrance ticket is required.

Russia Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945

In May 9th Russia celebrate the day of victory of Soviet troops over Nazi Germany. On this day, parades, commemorative events, and festive fireworks are held solemnly throughout the country. The main military parade of the country takes place in Moscow on Red Square. Throughout the city, at special concert venues, art groups perform, songs of the war years are heard everywhere. People dance, relax. Many older people cry, remembering the horror of years gone by.

Fish Week festival

This year the festival will be held in Moscow for the sixth time. Everyone can taste a variety of seafood dishes, as well as purchase fish, shrimp, caviar «take away”. Every day, gastronomic shows and various master classes for both adults and children will be held at the festival venues.

A cappella Moscow Spring international festival

Bright and talented performers and bands from different countries come to Moscow to demonstrate all their singing a cappella skills. The show takes place at different open-air scenes in the center of Moscow. Everyone can visit any city concerts, creative workshops, music, theatre performances.

Horse racing events

In Moscow, the racing season lasts from May to September. Purebred racehorse competitions are held at the Central Moscow Hippodrome. Throughout the entire period, horses demonstrate all their power, beauty and strength. By tradition, in the spring a big holiday is held, dedicated to the opening of the race.

Day of Russia

On this day, all cities of the country host ceremonies, entertainment programs, holiday concerts with the participation of popular performers. Everyone can participate in sports and youth flash mobs, visit museums and improvised fairs. And the culmination of the holiday will be a big fireworks.

Flower Jam Festival

Within the framework of the festival, the international competition of urban landscape design of the same name takes place. The task of the contestants is to come up with gardens, compositions that will beneficially affect the emotional and physical condition of the city residents. Across the city will appear compositions of fresh flowers. The city is blooming.

International Festival "Russian Cuisine"

This year the festival of Russian cuisine will be held for the forth time. Guests will be able to taste a wide palette of dishes from multinational Russia. Appreciate the skills of the best chefs in Russia. Taste ready-made dishes according to old Russian recipes. The largest outdoor food court in Moscow will open. Performances of famous pop singers and folk artists will complement the holiday atmosphere.

International Fireworks Festival Rostec

The largest festival of pyrotechnic art in Russia. The strongest pyrotechnics from different countries gather to show the audience all their highest skills and compete for the title of best. A diverse program is provided for guests and residents of the city: creative and sporting events, thematic spaces, quests and games, performances by musical groups and much more.

International Military Music Festival Spasskaya Tower

This holiday festival takes place on Red Square. This is one of the most ambitious and vibrant events of the year. Spectators are waiting for the parade of military bands, musical groups from around the world. Music from classical to pop sounds in the city center. Military bands from many countries demonstrate entire dance performances, performances with weapons. Colorful laser and pyrotechnic shows decorate this event. The grand fireworks on the closing day are unforgettable.

Moscow City day

Bright, large-scale and spectacular holiday. In 2022, Muscovites will celebrate the 875th anniversary of their city. Moscow greets this day on a grand scale. The whole city is seething. At various venues there are concerts and live music. Sports competitions for families, fairs for all are held. Everywhere – an atmosphere of joy and emancipation.

Moscow Balloon Festival

The festival will be held at the Expocentre on Krasnaya Presnya. This is the largest festival in Europe in terms of the number of participants, guests and sponsors. The best professional graphic designers from all over the world compete here. The program includes: an air show, master classes, an exhibition of sculptures from balloons, as well as exciting seminars from professional aero designers.

XI Moscow International Festival Circle of Light

One of the largest light festivals in the world. Grand multimedia shows await guests and residents: 3D mapping, pyrotechnic effects using high-altitude fountains, fire flames, laser projections. Many light installations of fireworks with musical accompaniment.

XVIII Moscow Gastronomic Festival

Hundreds of restaurants in Moscow present a signature tasting menu. It offers new tastes, unusual food combinations, bold culinary experiments. Special brunches take place all month. The city has a lot of thematic entertainment, promotions from the partners of the festival. At the end of the festival, a magnificent ball is held at which members of the international jury will choose the winner.

National Unity Day of Russia

In Moscow, the program of this general public holiday is especially solemn and vibrant. A variety of patriotic events, rallies, parades are held. In the evening, festive concerts of pop stars and musical groups will take place.

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2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson odds, picks, Fantasy golf power rankings: PGA Tour predictions, expert best bets

After the Rory McIlroy-Shane Lowry team won in a playoff at last week's Zurich Classic, the PGA Tour returns to its individual stroke play format for this week's CJ Cup Byron Nelson event in Texas. A full field of 156 golfers will compete for a $9.5 million purse for the third 2024 event in the Lone Star State. 

Jordan Spieth is the +1600 favorite, followed by defending champion Jason Day (+1800), Si Woo Kim (+2000), Will Zalatoris (+2200), Adam Scott and Alex Noren (+2500).

With a competitive field again this week, who can you trust for your CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf picks? Before you set your 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf lineups or make any PGA Tour bets, you NEED to see the Fantasy golf rankings from Fantasy expert Eric Cohen .

Cohen is an avid golf bettor who correctly predicted the pre-tournament outright winner of the 2024 Players Championship (Scottie Scheffler +550), 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic (Rickie Fowler +1400), 2023 PGA Championship (Brooks Koepka +2000), 2023 Honda Classic (Chris Kirk +3500), 2022 Open Championship (Cameron Smith +2200), 2022 U.S. Open (Matt Fitzpatrick +2500), and 2022 Phoenix Open (Scheffler's first career victory at +2800). 

Eric is a contributor to SportsLine's YouTube shows including "Early Edge" and is the host of "The Early Wedge" golf show (live on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. ET).  Anyone who has followed Cohen's predictions has made positive gains on their golf picks.

Now, Cohen has studied the field set to play at TPC Craig Ranch and revealed his CJ Cup Byron Nelson Fantasy golf rankings. 

We can tell you he is backing Alex Noren as his top choice this week despite having no PGA Tour victories on his resume. "The Swede has made the cut in 14 straight events, despite only finishing in the top 10 once since January. The ball-striking numbers have been good and the putter has mostly cooperated en route to a slew of top-20s of late. Between 2009-18, he won 10 events on the DP World Tour and might be the best player on the PGA Tour without a victory."

On the other hand, Cohen is fading Will Zalatoris at +2200. "Once again, the putter is plaguing Zalatoris, as he's lost strokes on the greens in four straight stroke play events. He's also not the type of player to thrive in birdie fest events."

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