How many games is the first round of the NBA playoffs? All playoff series are best of seven with a 2-2-1-1-1 format. The higher seed hosts Games 1, 2, 5 and 7. Unlike the NFL playoffs, teams aren't reseeded after the first round. So the winner of the 1-8 ...

The 2025 NBA Cup continues with the semifinals on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know about the third annual in-season tournament.

The 2025 NBA Finals are set. The Pacers' explosive offense meets the Thunder's relentless defense on the NBA's biggest stage. • NBA playoffs: Complete Coverage (1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (4) Indiana Pacers • Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110 • Game ...

NBA Cup games in the group stage, the quarterfinal round and the semifinal round all count as regular season games. That means that teams who don't make the quarterfinal or semifinal actually have a couple new games added to their schedule to make sure everyone plays the same 82 games.

After imploding in the NBA Cup group stage, the Minnesota Timberwolves missed the third annual in-season tournament and have instead been given two additional regular-season games that will be played during next week's Cup playoffs.

Steph Curry will miss at least one week with a hamstring injury, but time could be on the Warriors' side for his potential return. With Curry ruled out for Games 2, 3 and 4 against the Timberwolves, Golden State will provide another update next Wednesday ...