Heat vs Nets and Spurs vs Blazers arguably pick of the bunch.
After a thrilling first round of the NBA Playoffs 2014 was concluded on Sunday, the schedule is set for the Conference semi-finals with some interesting match-ups ahead.
Given the precedent set through the regular season, the Western Conference looks particularly competitive with all four remaining teams realistically harbouring hopes of reaching the NBA Finals.
The San Antonio Spurs arguably remain the favourites to prevail, but they will not find life easy against the Portland Trail Blazers, with the two teams splitting the regular season series 2-2.
Meanwhile, there is another heavyweight battle in the other semi-final with the Los Angeles Clippers taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Both teams were forced into a Game 7 decider in the opening round, and having shown their determination to advance, they will not want to waste their chance now.
Over in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat take on the Brooklyn Nets after the latter secured a series sweep during the regular season, while the Washington Wizards will be hoping to pull off another upset when they face the Indiana Pacers.
All times are in ET.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
San Antonio vs. Portland
Game 1 – Tuesday at San Antonio 9:30 PM
Game 2 – Thursday at San Antonio 9:30 PM
Game 3 – Saturday at Portland 10:30 PM
Game 4 – May 12 at Portland 10:30 PM
Game 5 * May 14 at San Antonio TBD
Game 6 * May 16 at Portland TBD
Game 7 * May 19 at San Antonio TBD
Oklahoma City vs. L.A. Clippers
Game 1 – Monday at Oklahoma City 9:30 PM
Game 2 – Wednesday at Oklahoma City 9:30 PM
Game 3 – Friday at L.A. Clippers 10:30 PM
Game 4 – May 11 at L.A. Clippers 3:30 PM
Game 5 * May 13 at Oklahoma City TBD
Game 6 * May 15 at L.A. Clippers TBD
Game 7 * May 18 at Oklahoma City TBD
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Indiana vs. Washington
Game 1 – Monday at Indiana 7:00 PM
Game 2 – Wednesday at Indiana 7:00 PM
Game 3 – Friday at Washington 8:00PM
Game 4 – May 11 at Washington 8:00PM
Game 5 * May 13 at Indiana TBD
Game 6 * May 15 at Washington TBD
Game 7 * May 18 at Indiana TBD
Miami vs. Brooklyn
Game 1 – Tuesday at Miami 7:00 PM
Game 2 – Thursday at Miami 7:00PM
Game 3 – Saturday at Brooklyn 8:00PM
Game 4 – May 12 at Brooklyn 8:00PM
Game 5 * May 14 at Miami TBD
Game 6 * May 16 at Brooklyn TBD
Game 7 * May 18 at Miami TBD
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