NBA Playoffs 2016: Latest Scores, Round 2 Bracket, Standings and More

It’s already been an odd weekend of NBA postseason action with one day in the books.   

On Saturday, the Toronto Raptors took their second game in a row against the Miami Heat, which is an unexpected turn of events for a team that has typically come up short in the playoffs. And out West, the Portland Trail Blazers finally took advantage of the Golden State Warriors playing without Stephen Curry and got the series to 2-1.

Sunday promises more entertaining, if not odd, scenarios. One series could come to an abrupt end, while another could get tied up 2-2 between a pair of teams that are looking like title contenders.

It’s hard to complain about the NBA playoffs lasting this long when the action is this good. Below, let’s take a look at the updated postseason bracket, complete with scores and schedule info.

2016 NBA Conference Semifinals Schedule and Results

Saturday Bracket Picks Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks 

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Though some might have a problem with the statement thanks to Curry’s absence, the Cleveland Cavaliers look like the best postseason team right now. 

After canning head coach David Blatt, looking worse and scolding LeBron James for his behavior, the seemingly set-to-implode Cavaliers have turned it on this postseason, sweeping the game Detroit Pistons before going into Sunday up 3-0 on the Atlanta Hawks.

Those Hawks don’t classify as “game.”

Not that any of this should come as a surprise. Just digest this nugget provided by ESPN Stats & Info:

The Hawks are 0-10 all-time in playoffs vs Cavaliers (worst record by one team vs another in …

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