Which NBA teams have clinched playoff berths in 2022-23? originally appeared nbc sports birea
The first ticket to the 2022-23 NBA playoffs has been punched.
The Milwaukee Bucks became the first team in the league to earn a spot in the playoffs after beating the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday to earn win No. 50 on the season.
Teams from both the Western and Eastern Conferences are in the hot running to pen their name after Milwaukee, while some will have to do so through play-in tournaments.
Let’s take a look at how the post season is shaping up after the regular season ends on Sunday, April 9:
When will the 2022-23 NBA playoffs begin?
First round of the 2022-23 NBA post-season Starting Saturday, April 15th. The play-in tournament will start a few days earlier, which will run from April 11-14.
Which teams have secured a spot in the 2022-23 NBA playoffs?
The Milwaukee Bucks became the first team to book their spot in the post-season. Here’s a look at the rest from each conference:
Western Conference:
1. TBD
2. TBD
3. TBD
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5. TBD
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8. TBD
Eastern Conference:
1. Milwaukee Bucks – X
2. TBD
3. TBD
4. TBD
5. TBD
6. TBD
7. TBD
8. TBD