NBA Playoffs 2024: Western Conference First Round Matchups

[RealGM Wiretap]

The Western Conference seeds are set following the end of regular season on Sunday. The first round begins on Saturday, April 20th.

First Round Matchups

• No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 8 (Pelicans, Lakers, Kings, Warriors)

• No. 2 Denver Nuggets vs. No. 7 (Pelicans or Lakers)

• No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs. No. 6 Phoenix Suns

• No. 4 LA Clippers vs. No. 5 Dallas Mavericks

Play-In

• No. 7 New Orleans Pelicans vs. No. 8 Los Angeles Lakers

• No. 9 Sacramento Kings vs. No. 10 Golden State Warriors

Via RealGM Staff Report

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What a competitive Western Conference. I don't see a series that won't be entertaining. OKC won't have an easy time getting out of the first round. Who knows which team will represent the West in the Finals....

[TimeisIllmatic]

What a competitive Western Conference. I don't see a series that won't be entertaining. OKC won't have an easy time getting out of the first round. Who knows which team will represent the West in the Finals....

The Nuggets are still the best team in the West, IMO... regardless of the standings.