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2017 NBA playoffs were the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2016–17 NBA season, with Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers being the top seeds in their respective conferences, the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference. The playoffs began on April 15, 2017, and ended on June 12, 2017, with the Golden State Warriors defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, winning the series 4-1, with Kevin Durant being named the NBA Finals MVP. The Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards also had notable performances, with Isaiah Thomas and John Wall leading their teams in the playoffs. The Toronto Raptors and the Utah Jazz were also part of the playoffs, with DeMar DeRozan and Gordon Hayward being key players for their teams.

2017 NBA playoffs

The 2017 NBA playoffs featured 16 teams, with the top eight teams from each conference qualifying for the playoffs, including the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Clippers from the Western Conference, and the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, and Washington Wizards from the Eastern Conference. The playoffs were broadcast on ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV, with Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, and Mark Jackson being some of the commentators. The Chicago Bulls and the Milwaukee Bucks also participated in the playoffs, with Jimmy Butler and Giannis Antetokounmpo being notable players. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Portland Trail Blazers were also part of the playoffs, with Russell Westbrook and Damian Lillard being key players for their teams.

Bracket

The bracket for the 2017 NBA playoffs featured a best-of-seven series in each round, with the higher-seeded team having home-court advantage, including the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who had the best records in their respective conferences. The Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards played each other in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, with the Celtics winning the series 4-3, and the Toronto Raptors played the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, with the Cavaliers winning the series 4-0. The San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets played each other in the Western Conference Semifinals, with the Spurs winning the series 4-2, and the Golden State Warriors played the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference Semifinals, with the Warriors winning the series 4-0.

Conference Semifinals

The Conference Semifinals featured eight teams, with the winners advancing to the Conference Finals, including the Golden State Warriors, who defeated the Utah Jazz 4-0, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who defeated the Toronto Raptors 4-0. The Boston Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards 4-3, and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets 4-2, with Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge being key players for the Spurs. The Los Angeles Clippers and the Utah Jazz also played in the Conference Semifinals, with the Jazz winning the series 4-3, and the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets played each other, with the Rockets winning the series 4-1. The Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors also participated in the Conference Semifinals, with the Raptors winning the series 4-2.

Conference Finals

The Conference Finals featured the winners of the Conference Semifinals, with the Golden State Warriors defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-0, and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the Boston Celtics 4-1, with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving being key players for the Cavaliers. The Warriors and the Cavaliers advanced to the NBA Finals, with the Warriors winning the series 4-1, and the Kevin Durant being named the NBA Finals MVP. The Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers also played in the Conference Finals, but lost to the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs respectively. The Washington Wizards and the Toronto Raptors also participated in the Conference Finals, but lost to the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers respectively.

NBA Finals

The NBA Finals featured the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the Warriors winning the series 4-1, and the Kevin Durant being named the NBA Finals MVP. The Warriors won their second championship in three years, with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson being key players for the team. The Cavaliers were led by LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, but were unable to overcome the Warriors' strong team performance. The NBA Finals were broadcast on ABC, with Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, and Mark Jackson being the commentators. The Golden State Warriors' championship was their fifth in franchise history, with their previous championships being in 1947, 1956, 1975, and 2015. The Cleveland Cavaliers were seeking their second championship in franchise history, but were unable to overcome the Warriors' strong performance. Category:2017 in basketball