The NBA playoffs are the tournament games where the best-performing NBA teams face off to win the trophy in the postseason.
The NBA playoffs consist of 16 teams split evenly into two conferences, the Eastern and Western, from around the United States. These teams feature top basketball players from different states as well as international players.
The postseason playoff games give the top six teams in each conference a spot, while the last two seed positions are determined by a separate tournament. The tournaments are played as a best-of-seven series, meaning a team must win four games to advance. The playoffs are divided into four rounds: the first round, conference semifinals, conference finals, and the NBA finals. The NBA finalist that wins receives the Larry O鈥橞rien Championship Trophy.
Basketball lovers and celebrities attend these games to support their favorite National Basketball Association teams. The NBA playoff bracket is a highly bet-on sporting event. Top basketball players who have competed in the NBA playoffs include LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Jayson Tatum, and more.
