With each opening game of the playoffs in tow, the stage has been set for the first round. Now, fans are treated to a delightful duo of No. 2 vs. No. 7 matchups on Monday that will influence the way both series pan out.
NBA playoff schedule 2017: Game times, TV coverage, and live stream info for Monday
A two-game slate of No. 2 vs. No. 7 matchups headline NBA Monday.
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Coming up first is an Eastern Conference showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers.
The Cavs survived Game 1, 109-108, after Paul George gave up the ball on the final possession, never to get it back. He let it be known he wants to take the shot with the game on the line from here on out, and Indiana will look to swing the series back into its favor in Game 2.
Out West, the Memphis Grizzlies will attempt to shake off a 29-point bludgeoning at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. The Grizzlies enjoyed one of the best games of Marc Gasol’s career, but the Spanish big man had no help in the second half. Equally, Memphis had no answer for Kawhi Leonard, who tied his postseason high with 32 points.
It won’t be easy for either seven seed to pull off the upset, but if they don’t, they run the risk of getting swept before they know it.
Here’s how you can watch each of Monday’s games on TV or online.
No. 2 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 7 Indiana Pacers | Game 2
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
Channel: TNT, Fox Sport Ohio
Live stream: TNT Drama
No. 2 San Antonio Spurs vs. No. 7 Memphis Grizzlies | Game 2
Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio
Channel: TNT, Fox Sports Southwest
Live stream: TNT Drama
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