Known as the Second Season, the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 16, 2011.

This will be one of the most anticipated postseasons in NBA history as after a grueling 82 games undertaken by the NBA’s 30 teams for the 2010-11 NBA season, new  title contenders have emerged.

Usual suspects the LA Lakers and the Boston Celtics will face tough competition in the San Antonio Spurs, the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls for the ultimate prize, an NBA championship ring.

The 2011 NBA Playoff schedule and dates will be announced on April 14th at 3PM ET.

The first round best of seven series is set to begin on April 16, Saturday (Sunday here in the Philippines).

Here’s the full 2011 NBA Playoff schedule:

First Round: April 16, 2011

Conference Semifinals Round: May 1, 2011

Conference Finals Round: May 15, 2011

NBA Finals – Miami Heat vs Dallas Mavericks: May 31

Check out the 2011 NBA Playoff bracket to know which teams made the first round of NBA postseason competition as well as their schedule.

To follow your team’s progress, track the 2011 NBA Playoff scores of all games played.

Here’s the best way to watch 2011 NBA Playoffs games LIVE!

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