· The NBA playoffs are here! The Play-In Tournament tips off on Tuesday, April 16th.

· Catch all the Play-In and first-round action on ESPN, TNT, ABC, and NBA TV.

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· Knicks, Cavaliers, Nuggets, and Timberwolves locked in for first-round, but their opponents await the Play-In results.

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· Key Play-In matchups include 76ers vs. Heat and Bulls vs. Hawks, with winners advancing and losers facing elimination.

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· Conference Semifinals begin May 6th, Finals start June 6th, with a potential Game 7 on June 23rd.

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