2011 NBA Playoffs is the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2010–11 season. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualify for the playoffs, all seeded 1 to 8 in a tournament bracket, with all rounds in a best-of-seven format. The 2011 NBA Playoffs began on Saturday April 16, 2011.
The 3 division winners and 5 other teams with the most wins from each conference qualified for the playoffs. The seedings are based on each team's record. however, a division champion is guaranteed to be ranked at least fourth, regardless of their record and their winnings.
The Spurs lost to the Grizzlies, who won their first playoff game in team history, while the Lakers fell to the Hornets. Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic tied a franchise record with 46 points (31 in the 1st half) in Game 1 of the 1st Round against the Atlanta Hawks, tying Tracy McGrady's total in Game 2 of the 2003 First Round against the Detroit Pistons.
