First round bracket, schedule, TV info

2022 NBA Playoffs: First round bracket, schedule, TV info originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea

The NBA playoffs will begin during the month of April for the first time in three years.

But before the action officially kicks off, the league has to settle some unfinished business: determining the final two seeds in each conference. For the third straight year, the NBA is hosting a play-in tournament to round out the postseason picture.

The Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves already locked up the No. 7 seeds on Tuesday, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers. However, not all hope is lost for the Cavs and Clippers. They now await the winner of Wednesday night’s games between the Spurs and Pelicans and the Hawks and Hornets to compete for the eighth and final seed in their respective conferences.

Here’s all the information about the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs.

When does the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs start?

The first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs begins on April 16, one day after the conclusion of the third annual play-in tournament.

The four teams that advance past the play-in tournament face a quick turnaround as they gear up for a best-of-seven series in the first round.

What teams are in the 2022 NBA playoffs?

The regular season concluded with 20 teams still in the mix for an NBA championship. Come April 15, that field will be narrowed down to 16 with the end of the play-in tournament.

The current list of teams are:

Eastern Conference

1. Miami Heat (53-29)

2. Boston Celtics (51-31)

3. Milwaukee Bucks (51-31)

4. Philadelphia 76ers (51-31)

5. Toronto Raptors (48-34)

6. Chicago Bulls (46-36)

7. Brooklyn Nets (44-38)

8. Cleveland Cavaliers* (44-38)

9. Atlanta Hawks* (43-39)

10. Charlotte Hornets* (43-39)

Western Conference

1. Phoenix Suns (64-18)

2. Memphis Grizzlies (56-26)

3. Golden State Warriors (53-29)

4. Dallas Mavericks (52-30)

5. Utah Jazz (49-33)

6. Denver Nuggets (48-34)

7. Minnesota Timberwolves (46-36)

8. Los Angeles Clippers* (42-40)

9. New Orleans Pelicans* (36-46)

10. San Antonio Spurs*…