Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (54-28, third in the Western Conference) ...

The Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic to start the Eastern Conference first round. The Pistons and Magic tied the regular season series 2-2. Detroit is 39-13 against the Eastern ...

The New York Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the fifth time this season.