Today’s Schedule

• Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers (1:00 ET on ESPN)
• Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets (3:30 ET on ESPN)
• Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks (6:00 ET on ESPN)
• Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers (8:30 ET on ESPN)

Top NBA Storylines Today

• Playoffs get underway: After a thrilling conclusion to the regular season, the NBA Playoffs begin today with a quadruple header.
• Momentum clash: Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets will face off against the streaking Los Angeles Clippers, who closed the season with seven consecutive wins. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves, having won six of their last seven games, take on a Los Angeles Lakers team that struggled late with a 4-3 record in April.
• David vs. Goliath: The Detroit Pistons, who more than tripled their win total from last season, square off against the formidable New York Knicks. Despite being the underdog, the Pistons’ improved performance and playoff inexperience of the Knicks could make for an upset.

“Did you know?”

The Milwaukee Bucks enter the playoffs on a seven-game winning streak, while the Indiana Pacers boast a 6-1 record in April.

Pro Tip

Keep an eye on the defensive battle between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner in tonight’s Bucks-Pacers clash.