Lakers prevent sweep, OKC and Celtics victorious in 2024 NBA playoffs: Bracket, schedule, games today, scores

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, with several teams making waves in the first round. The Magic pulled off an impressive comeback after being down 2-0 in the series against the Cavaliers, tying things up at 2-2 with a dominant 112-89 win. Meanwhile, the Thunder have taken a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Pelicans, and the Celtics are ahead 2-1 over the Heat.

On Friday, the Timberwolves continued their dominance with a 126-109 win over the Suns, putting them just one win away from advancing to the second round. The Pacers also secured a thrilling overtime victory against the Bucks, with Tyrese Haliburton hitting the game-winner.

As the weekend comes to a close, four more games are set to take place, including the Knicks vs. 76ers, Clippers vs. Mavericks, Bucks vs. Pacers, and Timberwolves vs. Suns. The action is heating up as teams battle it out for a spot in the next round.

The first round of the NBA playoffs will continue until May 5, with experts at CBS Sports making their predictions on the bracket. Fans can catch all the action on various networks, including ABC, TNT, and more. Stay tuned for more exciting matchups and intense competition as the playoffs progress.