On April 16, Beijing time, with the Pelicans defeating the Clippers, they advanced to the playoffs. This season's NBA playoff round of 16 is all released, the official complete schedule is also released, the following is the US time, Beijing time postponed by one day.
This year's playoffs still use a 7-4 win system, the home-and-away order is 2-2-1-1-1, the record is leading the team has home advantage.
westward:
The Suns' first round of showdowns with the Pelicans: April 17 G1, April 19 G2, April 22 G3, April 24 G4, April 26 G5, April 28 G6, April 30 G7.
The Grizzlies played the Timberwolves in the first round: April 16 G1, April 19 G2, April 21 G3, April 23 G4, April 26 G5, April 29 G6, May 1 G7.
Warriors first-round showdowns against the Nuggets: April 16 G1, April 18 G2, April 21 G3, April 24 G4, April 27 G5, April 29 G6, May 1 G7.
Lone Rangers first round showdowns against the Jazz: April 16 G1, April 18 G2, April 21 G3, April 23 G4, April 25 G5, April 28 G6, April 30 G7.
eastern:
Heat first round vs. Hawks: April 17 G1, April 19 G2, April 22 G3, April 24 G4, April 26 G5, April 28 G6, April 30 G7.
Celtics first round vs. Nets: April 17 G1, April 20 G2, April 22 G3, April 24 G4, April 27 G5, April 29 G6, May 1 G7.
Bucks first round against bulls: April 17 G1, April 20 G2, April 22 G3, April 24 G4, April 27 G5, April 29 G6, May 1 G7.
The 76ers play against the Raptors in the first round: April 16 G1, April 18 G2, April 20 G3, April 23 G4, April 25 G5, April 28 G6, April 30 G7.
After the schedule was all released, the Sports Illustrated expert team also made predictions. In the East, 12 experts agreed that the Heat eliminated the Hawks to advance. They also agreed that the Bucks eliminated the Bulls to advance to play up to 5 games. Eight experts believe the Celtics advanced and four believe the Nets advanced. Eight experts believe 76 advance and four believe the Raptors advance.
Western: 12 experts agree that the Suns eliminated the Pelicans to advance to a maximum of six games, and they also agreed that the Grizzlies eliminated the Timberwolves. 11 experts believe the Warriors advanced, and 1 supported the Nuggets. Another 11 experts believe the Jazz have advanced, and 1 supports the Lone Ranger.
In summary, most experts in the Sports Illustrated Expert Panel believe that the four teams promoted to the East are: The Heat, Bucks, Celtics and 76ers. The four teams promoted to the West are: The Suns, Grizzlies, Warriors and Jazz.