NBA playoff bracket 2023: Who is still in the NBA Playoffs?

With the semifinals underway in the NBA Playoffs, the possible matchups are starting to swirl through every fan’s head. Who will the Miami Heat end up facing in the Eastern Conference Finals? Will the Suns be able to overcome their deficit and also take off whoever comes out of Lakers/Warriors alive?

Can LeBron really win another title, and if so, who will it be against?

These are all questions that require keeping track of the teams still in it. If you’re blanking, have no fear, we have all the answers you need on who is still in the running and what the matchups will look like if they advance.

Who is still in the NBA Playoffs?

These teams remain, as of Sunday afternoon:

• Miami Heat
• New York Knicks
• Philadelphia 76ers
• Boston Celtics
• Denver Nuggets
• Phoenix Suns
• Los Angeles Lakers
• Golden State Warriors

NBA playoff bracket 2023

Here is where the bracket stands as of Sunday afternoon:

We’re down to eight teams, and soon enough we’ll be at the final four for the Conference Finals. While that feels like it’ll be soon enough, remember that these are long series with the potential to go seven full games. Add in that the NBA likes at least a day of rest in between games and oftentimes two days if there is a change in cities, and you know that this might be a long haul before we find out who wins.

Strap in and enjoy the ride.

Who do the Heat play next in NBA Playoffs?

The Heat, if they advance past the Knicks, will face off against the winner of Sixers/Celtics. Rigght now, the Celtics lead that series 2-1.

Who do the Knicks play next in NBA Playoffs?

The Knicks are down 2-1 in their series currently against the Miami Heat. But if they advance, they’ll take on the winner of Celtics/Sixers. Boston is up 2-1.

Who do the Sixers play next in NBA Playoffs?

If the Sixers overcome their 2-1 deficit against the Celtics, they’ll play the winner of Heat/Knicks.

Who do Celtics play next in NBA Playoffs?

Should the Celtics knock off the Sixers, they will play the winner of Heat/Knicks.

Who do Nuggets play next in NBA Playoffs?

The Nuggets will take on the winner of Warriors/Lakers if they take down the Suns.

Who do Suns play next in NBA Playoffs?

The Suns will face the winner of Warriors/Lakers in the Western Conference Finals if they defeat the Nuggets.

Who do Warriors play next in NBA Playoffs?

The Warriors, should they beat the Lakers, take on the winner of Nuggets/Suns.

Who do Lakers play next in NBA Playoffs?

If the Lakers beat the Warriors, they’ll face the winner of Nuggets/Suns in the Western Conference Finals.