The Clippers blew a 3-1 series lead, marking the 4th time they've lost a series despite holding a 2-game lead. The Clippers set 5 franchise records in this game, including: most points scored in a playoff game, as well as most 3-pointers made in a playoff game, as they shot 22-of-35 from long range. With a 3-2 lead in Game 6 of the 2015 Western Conference Semifinals, LA led by as many as 19 points in the second half before being outscored 40-15 in the fourth quarter by the, Doc Rivers has been the head coach of three teams to blow 3-1 leads: the 2003. In Game 5, the Clippers were outscored 44-25 over the last 13:25, suffering a six-point loss after leading by as many as 16 points in the game. The Toronto Raptors were defending champions, but lost in the second round to the Boston Celtics. With 0.5 seconds on the clock and Toronto trailing by 2, Kyle Lowry threw a cross-court inbounds pass to OG Anunoby, who made a 3-point shot as the buzzer sounded to win the game for Toronto. 3 Boston Celtics vs. No. All rights reserved. [20], This was the second playoff meeting between the two teams, with the Bucks winning the first meeting. [31], After being fouled by Giannis Antetokounmpo on a game-winning shot attempt as time expired in regulation, Jimmy Butler won the game for Miami with a pair of walk-off free throws. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA or its clubs. All Videos. window.gdprTextData.text = "NBA sites use cookies and similar technologies. Teams in bold advanced to the next round. They are the only franchise with four such losses. All games would be played behind closed doors at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World.[2]. The 2020 NBA playoffs conference finals are complete. 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This was the fifth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Jazz winning three of the first four meetings. and the ways in which the team's three losses came were especially demoralizing. NBA Playoffs 2020: Miami Heat rookie ... breaking Dwyane Wade's franchise record for most points scored by a Heat rookie in a playoff game (27), per NBA Stats. This was the first playoff meeting between the Clippers and the Mavericks.[28]. [1], On June 4, the NBA Board of Governors approved a plan to restart the season on July 31 in the NBA Bubble. 5 Miami Heat. None of the teams that made it to the Conference Finals in the 2019 NBA playoffs made the Conference Finals in 2020. He becomes the youngest player to hit a buzzer-beater in the playoffs. The last time a Game 7 did not take place in the playoffs was, This is the first time that the top two seeds (the, Despite all the games being in the same location, the Celtics-Raptors series was the first series in NBA history where the (designated) road team won every game of a best-of-seven series. However, the league suspended the season on March 11, 2020, hours after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and after some players tested positive for the virus. A possible best-of-three play-in series for the final seed in each conference would then be held if the ninth seed finishes the regular season within four games of the eighth seed. The @HoustonRockets go on a 49-18 run to win 119-107 and force Game 7! Playoffs Video. The games on August 27 and 28 were also postponed, with games resuming on August 29.[7]. [32], This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Heat winning the previous meeting.[33]. window.gdprTextData = {"buttonText":"I Agree","cookiePolicyLink":"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/privacy_policy.html#Cookies","cookiePolicyLinkText":"Cookie Policy","privacyLink":"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/privacy_policy.html","privacyLinkText":"Privacy Policy","termsOfUseLink":"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/termsofuse","termsOfUseLinkText":"Terms of Use","text":"NBA sites use cookies and similar technologies. Under this plan, the 22 teams will play eight regular-season "seeding" games. The game was eventually postponed. 'Boycott' or Strike: What's the Difference? Kawhi Leonard is the first player since 2000 to have 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, 5+ assists and 5+ steals in a playoff game. NBA TV also televised selected games in the first round. This is the first playoff game in NBA history in which two players scored 50 points. The eighth seed started with a de facto 1–0 lead and needed just one win to advance, while the ninth seed needed to win twice to clinch the final playoff spot. All rounds are best-of-seven series; the series ends when one team wins four games, and that team advances to the next round. I’ll put that game on me.’, Backs against the wall, Celtics play dominant half to beat Heat, force Game 6, Kings keeping Luke Walton, plan to play faster next season, Anthony Davis listed as questionable for Game 5 with sprained ankle, Klay Thompson back on practice court with Warriors Friday, Jamal Murray lived in “Schitt’s Creek” Rosebud Motel for two years, Rumor: 76ers could hire Mike D’Antoni to lure James Harden. The playoffs were originally scheduled to begin on April 18. This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Clippers winning the previous meeting. [30], This was the ninth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Thunder/SuperSonics winning six of the first eight meetings. 2020 NBA Finals: Coming Soon 2020 NBA Finals: Coming Soon THE FINALS : TBD-TBD THE FINALS : TBD-TBD Conference Finals ... 2020 Playoffs. After the NBA suspended its season on March 11, 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the league started to explore implementing a special postseason format just for this year. Playoffs Video. With preseason title aspirations, the 2019-20 LA Clippers had an opportunity to overcome 49 years of misfortune. Juancho Hernangomez missing Timberwolves workouts to film Adam Sandler movie, Report: Philadelphia ownership wants Mike D’Antoni as next coach, Bam Adebayo expects to play in Game 5: ‘I’m good’. [29], Game 5 was postponed by the league following a boycott by the Rockets and Thunder. This is the first time that both teams in the NBA Finals failed to make the playoffs last season. ABC owns the exclusive television rights to the 2020 NBA Finals, which would be the 18th consecutive year for the network.[40]. PBT Podcast: Which players’ stock rose most in the bubble? In their 50 years of existence, the LA Clippers have never advanced to the conference finals. I’ll be fine.’, LeBron James speaks more on Breonna Taylor, power of Black women, Second chance points, clutch LeBron defense earns Lakers win to go up 3-1 on Denver, Watch Jamal Murray hit insane hand-switching layup around LeBron, Former Louisville star Donovan Mitchell ‘sad, angry, disgusted’ after Breonna Taylor decision, Report: Bulls paying Billy Donovan $6 million-plus annual salary. They now have a .333 series win pct. Game 6 saw LA build a 19-point lead before getting outscored 56-25 over the final 20:27 of a 13-point loss. His winning shot capped an incredible triple-double performance with 43 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists. 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The eighth seed would start with a de facto 1–0 lead, meaning that it would need just one win to advance, while the ninth seed would need two. 2020 Playoffs. Here is the NBA playoffs schedule 2020 (all times are Eastern): EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS No. Report: Danuel House apologized to Rockets before leaving bubble, Anthony Davis on sprained ankle: ‘Rolled it pretty bad. After squandering a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals, the franchise has again failed to get over the hump. East Finals: Celtics vs. … Down by 1, Luka Dončić hit the game-winning 3 point buzzer-beater at the end of overtime. Copyright © 2018 NBA. Mike Conley Jr.'s potential series-winning three-pointer at the buzzer rimmed out. Now that their pursuit of the 2020 NBA title has come to a close, there are a number of questions surrounding the LA Clippers. Raps Podcast: Is Nurse the league's best coach? pic.twitter.com/Vu1UTk01Xg, What a comeback! The fits and starts that marked the beginning of the Lakers' playoff run are long gone now. Despite a losing effort, LeBron James had the first 20-point, 15 rebound, 15 assist performance in NBA playoff history. ); In the conference playoffs, home court advantage goes to the higher-seeded team (number one being the highest). [39], ESPN, ABC, TNT, and NBA TV broadcast the playoffs nationally in the United States. Regional sports networks affiliated with the teams also broadcast the games, except for games televised on ABC. 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Under the NBA's regular playoff format, the eight teams with the most wins in each conference qualify for the playoffs. NBA Playoffs 2020: LA Clippers Game 7 loss adds to growing history of letdowns and heartbreak. [2] This proposal was then approved by members of the National Basketball Players Association on June 5. Playoff Series. The last two matchups between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers and James Harden and the Houston Rockets have been the two highest rated TV games since the beginning of the NBA … The NBA's regular playoff format would then proceed as normal. Denver became the 12th team in NBA history to come back from a 3–1 deficit. This was the ninth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning five of the first eight meetings.[35]. The division champions are marked by an asterisk. Dončić's 42 points are the most points in a playoff debut. This is the Lakers first playoff series win since 2012. [10], On June 4, the NBA Board of Governors approved a plan to restart the season on July 31 in the NBA Bubble, with 22 of the 30 teams in the league, all clubs within six games of a playoff spot. On February 23, 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks became the first team to clinch a playoff spot. The seedings are based on each team's record. The 2020 Western Conference Semifinals became the latest addition to a lengthy list of letdowns and heartbreak for the LA Clippers franchise, which we bring you here. The 2020 NBA playoffs is the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2019–20 season. Each conference's bracket is fixed; there is no reseeding. NBA Playoffs 2020: 'I knew it was winning time' - LeBron James on late-game defence on Jamal Murray. NBA playoff bracket 2020: TV schedule, updating scores and results, start time, live stream for every series Find all the viewing information you need for every ongoing series in the NBA playoffs. If the ninth seed within a conference would have finished the regular season within four games of the eighth seed, they would have then competed in a play-in series. Both teams discussed a boycott of Game 1, similar to the Milwaukee Bucks, in protest due to the shooting of Jacob Blake. [3] The last time a play-in game was played to determine a playoff spot was in 1956.[4]. [22], This was the third playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Nets winning the two previous meetings. 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By using NBA sites, you are agreeing to our revised Privacy Policy<\/a> and Terms of Use<\/a>, including our Cookie Policy<\/a>"; With preseason title aspirations, the 2019-20 LA Clippers had an opportunity to overcome 49 years of misfortune. This is the first time that an NBA team overcame a 3–1 deficit twice in the same playoffs, and the first time an NBA franchise does so twice in the same decade. [38], This will be the first playoff meeting between the Lakers and the Heat. Perhaps none are bigger than those surrounding their ability to overcome a riddled past of letdowns and heartbreak in order to reach new heights in the postseason. 2020 Playoffs. Conference seedings are ignored for the NBA Finals: Home court advantage goes to the team with the better regular season record, and, if needed, ties are broken based on head to head record, followed by intra-conference record. Game 5 was postponed by the league after the Lakers and Trail Blazers refused to play. Nikola Jokić scored the go-ahead hook shot with 27.8 seconds remaining in regulation. LA was just one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in the franchise's 50-year history after building a 3-1 series lead over the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals but that one win would never come. Seeding is based on each team's regular season record within a conference; if two teams have the same record, standard tiebreaker rules are used. The 2020 NBA playoffs is the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2019–20 season.The playoffs were originally scheduled to begin on April 18. By using NBA sites, you are agreeing to our revised :privacyPolicy and :termsOfUse, including our :cookiePolicy"}; Mitchell's 57 points is the third most points scored in a single playoff game. After entering the 2019-20 NBA season as a title favourite, the LA Clippers postseason run came to an end before the conference finals. Unfortunately for the Clippers, this feeling has become all too familiar, as they've failed to get over the hump a number of times. The numbers to the left of each team indicate the team's seeding in its conference, and the numbers to the right indicate the number of games the team won in that round. Game 1: Heat 117, Celtics 114, OT Playoff Series. Dating back to its years as the Buffalo Braves, the franchise is 0-8 with an opportunity to advance to the conference finals. [21], Toronto set an NBA playoff record in Game 4 with 100 bench points in a single game. As head coach of the Clippers, Rivers is 2-3 in Game 7s. A play-in game took place in the Western Conference, as the ninth seeded Memphis finished within four games of the eighth seeded Portland. when leading by two games. Before this season, the last time the Heat reached the NBA Finals was in, This page was last edited on 28 September 2020, at 15:13. Under this plan, the 22 top teams in the league at the time of the suspension played eight additional regular season games to determine playoff seeding, and 16 of those teams are playing in a conventional postseason tournament. Honoring 'Black Mamba' The Lakers donned special jerseys to mark 'Mamba Day' (8 … Every other team in NBA history has a winning record. Over the final minutes of Game 4, James' decision to switch on to defend Murray that helped the Lakers edge out a 114-108 win and hold a commanding 3-1 series lead. Jamal Murray is having a great playoffs. [23], This was the 22nd playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Celtics winning 13 of the first 21 meetings. As the Clippers looked to overwrite 49 years of shortcomings while simultaneously living up to championship expectations, they led by as many as 12 points in the first half and held a seven-point lead just over a minute into the third quarter. However, the league suspended the season on March 11, 2020, hours after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and after some players tested positive for the virus. pic.twitter.com/ItYk2dJTSA. Over the final 32 minutes of game time, Denver outscored LA 47-28 as the superstar duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George scored a combined five points on 2-for-17 shooting to close the game. The only other time when this had happened in, This is the first time that an NBA team (. Finals preview: Can the Heat slow down LeBron and A.D.? [24], This was the fifth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Heat winning three of the first four meetings.[25]. As part of the bubble, all playoff games are being held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex inside Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, Florida. The franchise is 0-4 in Game 7s of the Conference Semifinals (1975, 2006, 2015, 2020), LA has now blown a 3-1 series lead in the Conference Semifinals twice (2015, 2020). It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Milwaukee is the first team in the league to refuse to play a game for social justice following the shooting of Jacob Blake. During the first two rounds, games are split between TNT, ESPN, and ABC regardless of conference. Has he arrived for good? This marks the first time a playoff game has ended in such a fashion since Game 1 of the 1979 NBA Finals. In Canada, the home market of the Toronto Raptors, national broadcast rights are split approximately equally between the Sportsnet and TSN groups of channels. [11] The Toronto Raptors,[12] Los Angeles Lakers,[13] and Boston Celtics[14] subsequently clinched playoff berths before the season was suspended on March 11.[10]. [34] This was also the first best of 7 playoff series in NBA history where the road team won every game, although the games were technically held at a neutral site. After squandering a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals, the franchise has again failed to get over the hump. Separate Canadian broadcasts are produced for all games involving the Raptors regardless of round or U.S. broadcaster. It is the longest such streak in professional sports. All rounds, including the NBA Finals, are in a 2–2–1–1–1 format. Per ESPN Stats & Info, the Clippers have lost four series in which they've held a two-game lead. Look back on all the thrilling action from ESPN's Wide World of Sports. This was the first playoff meeting between the Raptors and the Celtics. [36], This was the fourth playoff meeting between the two teams, with the Heat winning two of the first three meetings.[37]. Anthony Davis scored 31 points, including a 3-point shot over Nikola Jokić at the buzzer, to give the Lakers a 2–0 lead in the Western Conference Finals. Rivers has now lost eight Game 7s, no other NBA coach has more than five Game 7 losses. This was the seventh playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning the first six meetings. Just like that, LA became the 13th team to squander a 3-1 series lead after holding double-digit advantages in each potential closeout game. ", "Milwaukee Bucks players make statement on boycott", "What's next for NBA, teams, players during coronavirus hiatus? The NBA Western Conference Finals will air on TNT, while ESPN will televise the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. All three games that were scheduled to take place on August 26 were postponed due to a wildcat strike,[5][6] in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with the Milwaukee Bucks being the first team not to take the court prior to their game five matchup against the Orlando Magic.