NBA Playoffs begin Saturday with 4 Games on ESPN & ABC Here’s All You Need To Know

NBA Playoffs begin Saturday with 4 Games on ESPN & ABC Here's All You Need To Know.

The NBA Playoffs get underway on Saturday and ESPN & ABC has a quadruple header starting at 1 ET with games from coast-to-coast. Here is a guide for all 4 games in the slate.

In the first game of the day the Nets take on the 76ers in Philadelphia. The Sixers swept the season series against the Nets and won by an average margin of 11.3 PPG, led by Joel Embiid’s 31.5 PPG, but The Process did miss 2 of the 4 meetings.

The 2-7 matchup in the East pits the Hawks against the Celtics, a series that saw Boston sweep Atlanta in 3 regular season meetings, including the final game of the regular season on April 9.

The Hawks earned the 7 seed with their play-in victory over the Miami Heat and will look to continue their momentum into a postseason run.

Boston will be led by the highest scoring duo in the NBA this season in Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown.

Most PPG by Duo in Single Season Since 1976-77 Merger

2019-20 James Harden & Russell Westbrook 61.6
2002-03 Shaquille O’Neal & Kobe Bryant 57.5
2000-01 Shaquille O’Neal & Kobe Bryant 57.2
2022-23 Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown 56.7

The Cavaliers host the Knicks in the 4-5 matchup in the East and are the 3rd-game in the quadruple header.

The Cavaliers are making their first postseason appearance without LeBron James on the roster since 1998.

The Knicks are looking to win their first playoff series since 2013.

The reigning champions Warriors will make the short trip from San Francisco to Sacramento to take on the Kings in the nightcap.

The Kings will be in the postseason for the first time since 2006 and the two teams are on the completely opposite ends of the experience spectrum heading into the series.

I personally think this is going to be one of the best first round matchups.  Why? Because nobody knows if the Warriors can win on the road.  They finished 11-30 away from home.

The 3rd worst road record from a defending champ ever.

Plus after a long post season layoff for the Kings, it will be like a crazy college atmosphere at the Golden 1 Center.  We will have more on all of this Monday on Shemon and Sheppard 2-6pm.

Here are your Weekend Vibes, what’s happening in Southwest Florida April 14-16. If you are a pickleball fanatic, you will be in heaven this weekend. The U.S. Open Pickleball Championship comes to Southwest Florida. More than 35,000 spectators are expected to get in on the action at some point. The events take place in Naples, more details below.

The annual Cardboard Regatta in Cape Coral is always a great show. To see some of the creative boats people craft. Even more unbelievable that most of them float and can actually make it back to shore.

More and more activity is coming back to Fort Myers Beach following Hurricane Ian. In fact, Diamond Head Resort is opening its doors to the public for the first time this weekend. You can book rooms, enjoy the beach and the beach bar. However, other amenities are still limited while the property continues to undergo repairs.

It's been more than 6-months since Ian hit. Some days it's still so hard to imagine. While things slowly get better, there is still so much need in our area. We understand things are still challenging for many many people. If you feel like getting out and about, we have a few ideas here. But then again, if you are not feeling so great mentally that is OK. Please take care of yourself. Here are some resources that might help.

In the meantime, here are your Weekend Vibes, what’s happening in Southwest Florida April 14-16

The best of the best compete this weekend for this national tournament at East Naples Community Park. 35,000 spectators are expected. The competition kicks off Friday. Free clinics are also available.

It's the 12th annual event by Lee BIA Builders Care, a non-profit that helps the elderly and those in need with housing repairs. There is food, lots of music, a corn hole tournament and more. The family friendly event is Saturday 11-6pm at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers. $10

This event runs Friday through Sunday in Laishley Park. There is a great line up of live music and lots of food, especially shrimp. General admission is free and it is family friendly.

Put on every year by The Rotary Club of Cape Coral, it is great fun for the entire family. Southwest Floridians build their own boats and hope they float. The races can be quite funny to watch. It takes place from 11-3pm at Seahawk Park. Free

This happens the third Saturday of the month in the Naples Arts District. Explore the galleries, meet the artists and more. Look for the pink and white flags at locations along J&C Boulevard, North side of Pine Ridge Road, Seward Avenue, ShirleyStreet, Taylor Road, Trade Center Way, and Yahl Street. It's from 1-5.

A fund raiser for the Peace River Botanical Gardens on Riverside Drive in Punta Gorda. Get out your best 70's attire and have a good time here Sunday evening from 6-8.