NBA playoffs 2021: How Wizards fans can watch the conference finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
The second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs was full of stunning collapses and thrilling comeback wins. As the Western Conference Finals are set to begin Sunday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks’ opponent for the Eastern Conference Finals is yet to be determined. At 8 p.m., the No. 1 Philadelphia Sixers look to put away the No. 5 Atlanta Hawks after blowing big leads in Games 4 and 5.
The Bucks managed to overcome a 48-point performance and regulation buzzer beater by Kevin Durant in Game 7 on Saturday to defeat the Nets in overtime, 115-111, and advance to the conference finals.
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Out West, the No. 4 L.A. Clippers outlasted the top-seeded Utah Jazz thanks to Terance Mann and a furious 25-point comeback in Game 7 on Friday night. Their opponent, the No. 2 Phoenix Suns, have had a full week of rest since sweeping the Denver Nuggets, but they will be without Chris Paul, who is out indefinitely due to health and safety protocols.
Here is the schedule and how to watch both conference finals matchups:
EAST
No. 1 Philadelphia 76ers/No. 5 Atlanta Hawks vs. No. 3 Milwaukee Bucks
Game 1: Wednesday, June 23, TBD, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 2: Friday, June 25, TBD, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 3: Sunday, June 27, TBD, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 4: Tuesday, June 29, TBD, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
*Game 5: Thursday, July 1, TBD, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
*Game 6: Saturday, July 3, TBD, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
*Game 7: Monday, July 5, TBD, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
WEST
No. 2 Phoenix Suns vs. No. 4 Los Angeles Clippers
Game 1: Sunday, June 20, L.A. at Phoenix, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 2: Tuesday, June 22, L.A. at Phoenix, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 3: Thursday, June 24, Phoenix at L.A., 9 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 4: Saturday, June 26, Phoenix at L.A., 9 p.m. ET (ESPN)
*Game 5: Monday, June 28, L.A. at Phoenix, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN)
*Game 6: Wednesday, June 30, Phoenix at L.A., 9 p.m. ET (ESPN)
*Game 7: Friday, July 2, L.A. at Phoenix, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN)
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Who is favored to win the 2021 NBA Finals?
The Nets entered the playoffs as the NBA Finals favorites at +225, but after defeating Brooklyn, the Bucks are now favored to win it all.
Here’s a full look at the current 2021 NBA championship odds, per PointsBet:
Milwaukee Bucks, +150
Phoenix Suns, +275
Los Angeles Clippers, +350
Philadelphia 76ers, +500
Atlanta Hawks, +1800
Editor's note: All odds are provided by our partner, PointsBet. PointsBet is our Official Sports Betting Partner and we may receive compensation if you place a bet on PointsBet for the first time after clicking our links.
