The NBA 2K League kept a tight schedule for the quarterfinals, as every victorious team took care of business in just two games.
Warriors Gaming Squad started the festivities with a bang on Wednesday, coming out swinging in the first quarter of game one in their matchup with regular-season champ Blazer5 Gaming. The Turn and Ticket champs took game one, 67-45, and wrapped up the series with a 61-55 win in game two to become the first team to secure a semifinals spot.
Celtics Crossover Gaming took the first spot on the other side of the bracket, taking down rival Mavs Gaming—the No. 2 seed—in two games, 63-55 and 68-53, and will get at least two more games in the franchise’s first playoffs appearance.
On Thursday, 76ers GC got Ticket revenge over Pacers Gaming, winning a close 55-50 game one before opening it up with a 69-55 game two win.
T-Wolves Gaming carried its regular-season momentum into the playoffs, swiftly taking care of Kings Guard Gaming with 64-51 and 56-49 wins.
The semifinals begin on Friday, July 26. Full schedule is below.
4. T-Wolves Gaming vs. 8. Warriors Gaming Squad
Game 1: 5 p.m. ET
Game 2: 7 p.m. ET
Game 3 (if necessary): 9 p.m. ET
3. 76ers GC vs. 7. Celtics Crossover Gaming
Game 1: 6 p.m. ET
Game 2: 8 p.m. ET
Game 3 (if necessary): 10 p.m. ET