2019 NBA playoffs: Matchups, schedules, news and more

The NBA's second season is underway!

And for the first time since 2005, a LeBron James-led team is not among the squads battling it out for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. But don't worry: The 2019 NBA playoffs are still packed with plenty of superstars, storylines and must-see matchups to keep you on the edge of your seat from the opening round all the way until a champion is crowned in June.

Keep it here for the latest matchups, schedules, news and updates all postseason long.

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(1) Milwaukee Buckslead (8) Detroit Pistons, 1-0

• With Griffin sidelined, Pistons routed by Bucks
• Mirotic expected back for Game 1 vs. Pistons
• Giannis is the best basketball player alive

(2) Toronto Raptorstied with (7) Orlando Magic, 1-1

• Raptors find the best version of themselves for a critical Game 1 rout
• Kawhi Leonard is still the key to the Raptors' playoff redemption
• Sources: Anunoby could sit until conference finals

(3) Philadelphia 76erstied with (6) Brooklyn Nets, 1-1

• 76ers tie record for playoff quarter with 51 points
• Butler: 76ers not worried after dropping Game 1
• After disjointed Game 1 loss, Sixers are feeling the pressure
• Johnson busted with cell in game, fined by 76ers
• Embiid (knee) starts Game 1, nets 22 in loss

(4) Boston Celtics lead (5) Indiana Pacers, 1-0

• Boston escaped a rock fight and some bad habits in Game 1 win

(1) Golden State Warriorstied with (8) LA Clippers, 1-1

• Cousins has torn quad; out indefinitely
• How the Clippers scored the biggest comeback in NBA playoff history
• Curry becomes all-time leader in postseason 3s
• Gilgeous-Alexander and the art of the NBA's toughest position
• Kevin Durant says he still hasn't made a decision about the future

(2) Denver Nuggets tied with (7) San Antonio Spurs, 1-1

• Nuggets coach used Clippers' rally as inspiration
• Nuggets, Jokic look to counter Spurs' doubles
• Pop on White's game vs. Nuggets: 'Spectacular'

(3) Portland Trail Blazerslead (6) OKC Thunder, 2-0

• Westbrook vows to play better after loss
• The Thunder will go only as far as Paul George can take them
• Kanter proves critical as Blazers end losing streak
• Blazers pay off McCollum's tweet promise

(4) Houston Rocketslead (5) Utah Jazz, 1-0

• Rockets showcase what they must: Lockdown D
• Does a blueprint to guarding James Harden exist?