NBA Playoff Schedule 2016: Dates, TV Info for Conference Finals Matchups

After two rounds of relatively disappointing postseason play, the Conference Finals are upon us.

Stephen Curry’s first-round knee injury put a damper on things, but the two-time reigning MVP is back. If you’re unsure, just ask the Portland Trail Blazers.

The 8-0 Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t been challenged yet. Will the Miami Heat or Toronto Raptors make them sweat…at all?

The battles continue on Monday, following the conclusion of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Sunday at Air Canada Centre.

While the outcome of Raptors-Heat matters to Cleveland, it won’t affect the schedule. Take a look:

Western Conference Finals

The Western Conference Finals can be streamed through TNT here.

Eastern Conference Finals

The Eastern Conference Finals can be streamed through ESPN here.

Underrated Players to Watch

West: Andrew Bogut

Everybody loves to talk about Golden State’s small lineups.

How about some love for the big fella?

Though Andrew Bogut doesn’t play a ton as a starter (just 17.7 minutes this postseason), the former No. 1 overall pick in 2005 makes a difference for the Dubs, especially on defense. When Bogut’s on the floor, the Warriors allow an average of 13 fewer points.

He’s a load in the paint and also blocked the fourth-most shots in the regular season per 48 minutes, via ESPN.

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