The opening round of the NBA Playoffs will conclude by Sunday afternoon. The first round has presented some interesting matchups, including the ultra competitive Eastern Conference battles between the Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks, and Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets. The Western Conference playoffs have not been as competitive, but premiums are still being commanded on the secondary ticket market. The top games for the next week are presented below.
4/25/2016 Los Angeles Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers | Moda Center | Get-in: $85
Game 4 of the first-round series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers will be played on Monday, April 25. Portland has some momentum going into Game 4 after winning Game 3, 96-88. Damian Lillard scored 32 points while CJ McCollum chipped in 27 points. Mason Plumlee grabbed a career high 21 rebounds in the win. Meanwhile, Chris Paul had 26 points and nine assists in the losing effort. Game 4 is a must-win game for Portland, so expect fans to come out in full force. Clippers vs. Trail Blazers tickets for Game 4 start at $85, which is the highest get-in ticket price on Monday.
4/26/2016 Indiana Pacers at Toronto Raptors | Air Canada Center | Get-in: $89
A pivotal Game 5 between the Indiana Pacers and the Toronto Raptors will be played on Tuesday, April 26. These two teams have exchanged decisive victories in this series, but Toronto can win this series by simply taking care of business at home in Games 5 and 7. To win this series, Toronto will need its backcourt to produce big efforts. Fans are still awaiting a big performance by DeMar Derozan. Derozan has been frustrated by Paul George’s defense this series, but a breakout game has to be looming. Pacers vs. Raptors tickets for Game 5 start at $89, which is the highest get-in ticket price on Tuesday.
4/27/2016 Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors | Oracle Arena | Get-in: $148
The Golden State Warriors will look to finish off the Houston Rockets in Game 5 at home on Wednesday, April 27. The big question entering this game will be the status of Stephen Curry. Curry suffered a knee injury right before halftime in Game 4 and did not return. Even without Curry, Golden State’s players rose to the occasion and engineered a big second half without their MVP to easily beat Houston. Fans traveling to the game can find great parking options for Oracle Arena parking.
4/27/2016 Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat | American Airlines Arena | Get-in: $44
Game 4 of this series will be played in Charlotte on Monday evening. Miami carries a 2-1 series advantage into Game 4, so a win on Monday night would provide Miami an opportunity to finish off the series at home in Game 5. Miami has been dominant at home, winning its first two home games by double digits. Hornets vs Heat tickets for Game 5 start at $44.
