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The NBA Playoffs is an annual tournament that determines the champion of the National Basketball Association. It consists of four rounds, each featuring a seven-game series. The team that wins four games in each round advances to the next. Conference play is followed until the NBA Finals, where the Eastern and Western Conference champions compete for the coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy. Here are the 16 teams that qualified for the 2023 NBA Playoffs:
List of NBA Playoff Teams A to Z:
– Atlanta Hawks
Eastern Conference Playoff Teams by Seed:
1. Milwaukee Bucks
7. Atlanta Hawks
8. Miami Heat
Note: The Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors participated in the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament but did not qualify for the NBA Playoffs.
Western Conference Playoff Teams by Seed:
1. Denver Nuggets
7. Los Angeles Lakers
8. Minnesota Timberwolves
Note: The Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans participated in the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament but did not qualify for the NBA Playoffs.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Which teams participated in the NBA Playoffs in 2023?
A: In 2023, a total of 16 teams made the NBA Playoffs, with eight teams from each conference. The Eastern Conference teams were the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks, and Miami Heat. The Western Conference teams were the Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, LA Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves.