NBA Playoffs 2020: Schedules, news, odds and latest updates
The second round of the 2020 NBA playoffs is here. The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics were the first teams to have their semifinal series set, and they were joined by the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat when Milwaukee won its first round series in five games.
The Western Conference semifinals feature the Denver Nuggets against the LA Clippers and the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers against the Houston Rockets.
We'll have complete ongoing coverage right here for you, as the playoffs continue at the NBA's bubble at ESPN's Wide World of Sports at the Walt Disney World resort now through the NBA Finals in the middle of October.
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Latest news and analysis
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Eastern Conference
Miami Heat (5) lead Milwaukee Bucks (1), 3-0
BPI series odds (after Game 3): MIA (81%)
- Game 1: Heat 115, Bucks 104
- Game 2: Heat 116, Bucks 114
- Game 3: Heat 115, Bucks 100
- Game 4, Sept. 6: Bucks at Heat | 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
- Game 5, Sept. 8 (if necessary): Heat at Bucks | 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT
- Game 6, Sept. 10 (if necessary): Bucks at Heat | TBD
- Game 7, Sept. 12 (if necessary): Heat at Bucks | TBD
Pelton: Why Giannis isn't the MVP of the playoffs
>In 3-0 hole, Giannis (ankle) 'could play more'
>Haslem to Butler: 'Do not let us lose this game'
>Woodyard: Can the rest of the Bucks step up and help Giannis?
>Inside the wild and controversial moments that decided Bucks-Heat Game 2
Boston Celtics (3) lead Toronto Raptors (2), 2-1
BPI series odds (after Game 3): BOS (72%)
- Game 1: Celtics 112, Raptors 94
- Game 2: Celtics 102, Raptors 99
- Game 3: Raptors 104, Celtics 103
- Game 4, Sept. 5: Raptors at Celtics | 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT
- Game 5, Sept. 7: Celtics at Raptors | 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT
- Game 6, Sept. 9 (if necessary): Raptors at Celtics | TBD
- Game 7, Sept. 11 (if necessary): Celtics at Raptors | TBD
Hubie Brown-inspired play lifts Raptors past Celtics in final second
>Jaylen Brown calls Celtics' last-second loss to Raptors a 'disgrace'
>NBA Twitter reacts to OG Anunoby's season-saving buzzer-beater
>Four big questions facing the Raptors
>Walker helps Celtics take 2-0 lead
Western Conference
Houston Rockets (4) lead Los Angeles Lakers (1), 1-0
BPI series odds (after Game 1): HOU (51%)
- Game 1: Rockets 112, Lakers, 97
- Game 2, Sept. 6: Rockets at Lakers | 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
- Game 3, Sept. 8: Lakers at Rockets | 9 p.m. ET on TNT
- Game 4, Sept. 10: Lakers at Rockets | 9 p.m. ET on TNT
- Game 5, Sept. 12 (if necessary): Rockets at Lakers | 9 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Game 6, Sept. 14 (if necessary): Lakers at Rockets | 9 p.m. ET on TNT
- Game 7, Sept. 16 (if necessary): Rockets at Lakers | 9 p.m. ET on TNT
Shelburne: The Rockets are winning with defense
>LeBron: 'We got a feel for' Rockets' speed in loss
>Rockets defense gives no quarter against Lakers
>Lakers back Rondo after shaky Game 1 return
>Lowe: This is James Harden's chance
LA Clippers (2) leadDenver Nuggets (3), 1-0
BPI series odds (after Game 1): LAC (88%)
- Game 1: Clippers 120,Nuggets 97
- Game 2, Sept. 5: Nuggets at Clippers | 9 p.m. ET on TNT
- Game 3, Sept. 7: Clippers at Nuggets | 9 p.m. ET on TNT
- Game 4, Sept. 9: Clippers at Nuggets | 9 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Game 5, Sept. 11 (if necessary): Nuggets at Clippers | 9 p.m. ET on TNT
- Game 6, Sept. 13 (if necessary): Clippers at Nuggets | 9 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Game 7, Sept. 15 (if necessary): Nuggets at Clippers | 9 p.m. ET on ESPN
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>Beverley energizes Clips to Game 1 rout in return
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>Marcus Morris fined $35K for foul on Doncic
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