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Indiana Basketball: Two Hoosiers gearing up for the NBA Playoffs

By Alec Lasley

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: The 2018 NBA Finals MVP trophy sits near the microphone before the press conference for Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to win the 2018 NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: The 2018 NBA Finals MVP trophy sits near the microphone before the press conference for Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to win the 2018 NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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The NBA Playoffs are starting this weekend, and there are a couple former Indiana basketball players who will be taking part.

Another NBA regular season has come and gone, and now it’s time for the playoffs, featuring a couple of former Indiana basketball players.

The playoffs start on Saturday and will run until early-to-mid June depending on how long each series lasts.

Per the NBA, If First Round series are completed in six games or fewer, the Conference Semifinals may move up to begin on either Saturday, April 28 or Sunday, April 29.

Eric Gordon and OG Anunoby are the two former Hoosiers that will be taking part in the postseason, both having their sights set on the NBA Finals.

Let’s check out their schedule for the First Round and possible Second Round opponents.

Eric Gordon (No. 4 Houston Rockets vs No. 5 Utah Jazz)

Game 1: Sun, April 14 Utah at Houston, 9:30 ET, TNT
Game 2: Wed, April 17 Utah at Houston, 9:30 ET, TNT
Game 3: Sat, April 20 Houston at Utah, 10:30 ET, ESPN
Game 4: Mon, April 22 Houston at Utah 10:30 ET, TNT
*Game 5: Wed, April 24 Utah at Houston, TBD, TBD
*Game 6: Fri, April 26 Houston at Utah, TBD, TBD
*Game 7: Sun, April 28 Utah at Houston, TBD, TBD

In what is a rematch from last year’s playoff series, the Rockets have their minds set on a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Finals with the Warriors.

Gordon, averaging 16.2 points per game while shooting 36 percent from three, will play a huge role in the Rockets’ postseason run.

Possible Second Round Opponent: (1) Golden State Warriors / (8) Los Angeles Clippers

OG Anunoby (No. 2 Toronto Raptors vs No. 7 Orlando Magic)

Game 1: Sat, April 13 Orlando at Toronto. 5 ET, ESPN
Game 2: Tue, April 16 Orlando at Toronto, 8 ET, TNT
Game 3: Fri, April 19 Toronto at Orlando, 7 ET, ESPN
Game 4: Sun, April 21 Toronto at Orlando, 7 ET, TNT
*Game 5: Tue, April 23 Orlando at Toronto, TBD, TBD
*Game 6: Thu, April 25 Toronto at Orlando, TBD, TBD
*Game 7: Sat, April 27 Orlando at Toronto, TBD, TNT

The Raptors head into the postseason with a much different roster than past years.

With Kawhi Leonard leading the way, Anunoby has taken a back seat most of the season, but has still been a crucial member of the rotation.

Averaging 7.0 points and 2.9 rebounds on the season, Anunoby has been playing 20.2 minutes a game.

Possible Second Round Opponent: (3) Philadelphia 76ers / (6) Brooklyn Nets

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