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2023–24 NBA season
LeagueNational Basketball Association
SportBasketball
Season2023–24
CommissionerAdam Silver
TvABC, ESPN, TNT, NBA TV
Draft2023 NBA draft
Top draft pickVictor Wembanyama
MvpNikola Jokić
East champBoston Celtics
West champDallas Mavericks
Finals champBoston Celtics
Finals mvpJayson Tatum
No of games82
Playoffs2024 NBA playoffs
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2023–24 NBA season was the 78th season of the National Basketball Association. The regular season began on October 24, 2023, and concluded on April 14, 2024, with the 2024 NBA playoffs culminating in the Boston Celtics defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals. The season was highlighted by the debut of top overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama, the continued dominance of Nikola Jokić, and the implementation of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament.

Regular season

The 82-game regular season schedule commenced with a matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, a rematch of the previous year's Western Conference finals. A major new feature was the introduction of the NBA In-Season Tournament, with group stage games played in November and the knockout rounds culminating in a championship game in Las Vegas won by the Los Angeles Lakers over the Indiana Pacers. The Boston Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and the Oklahoma City Thunder, spearheaded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, posted the best records in their respective conferences. Notable performances included Luka Dončić of the Dallas Mavericks leading the league in scoring and a historic 70-point game from Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Playoffs

The 2024 NBA playoffs began on April 20, 2024, featuring the debut of the Play-In Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. In the Eastern Conference, the top-seeded Boston Celtics advanced through the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Indiana Pacers to reach the NBA Finals. The Western Conference saw the Dallas Mavericks, led by Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, defeat the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Minnesota Timberwolves to earn their finals berth. The Boston Celtics ultimately secured their 18th championship, a league record, by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the 2024 NBA Finals.

Standings

The Boston Celtics finished with the league's best record at 64-18, securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference. The New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, and Cleveland Cavaliers rounded out the top four in the East. In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder claimed the first seed with a 57-25 record, followed closely by the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Los Angeles Clippers. The Play-In Tournament determined the final two playoff spots in each conference, with the Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans among the teams qualifying.

Statistics

Luka Dončić of the Dallas Mavericks won the scoring title with an average of 33.9 points per game. Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings led the league in rebounding, while Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers topped the assists category. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs made an immediate defensive impact, leading the NBA in blocks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder ranked second in scoring and was among the leaders in steals, contributing to his team's success.

Awards

Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets was named the Most Valuable Player for the third time in four seasons. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs unanimously won the Rookie of the Year honor. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the NBA Community Assist Award for his philanthropic work. The NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award was won by Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Tyrese Haliburton earned the NBA Most Improved Player Award.

Notable events

The season was marked by the successful launch of the NBA In-Season Tournament, won by the Los Angeles Lakers. The league celebrated the retirement of legendary broadcaster Mike Breen from ESPN. A significant mid-season trade sent Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors to the Indiana Pacers. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers became the first player to surpass 40,000 career points. The 2024 NBA All-Star Game was held in Indianapolis, with the Eastern Conference defeating the Western Conference.

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