If Atlanta defeats Washington in the Eastern Conference semifinal series, here is the schedule against either Cleveland or Chicago:

Game 1 – Wednesday, May 20: Cleveland at Atlanta, 8:30 p.m., TNT

Game 2 – Friday, May 22: Cleveland at Atlanta, 8:30 p.m., TNT

Game 3 – Sunday, May 24: Atlanta at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m., TNT

Game 4 – Tuesday, May 26: Atlanta at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m., TNT

Game 5 * – Thursday, May 28: Cleveland at Atlanta, 8:30 p.m., TNT

Game 6 * – Saturday, May 30: Atlanta at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m., TNT

Game 7 * – Monday, June 1: Cleveland at Atlanta, 8:30 p.m., TNT

* - if necessary

Note: The NBA Finals will begin on Thursday, June 4

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