<P> The 2017 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association 's 2016 -- 17 season , which began in October 2016 . The playoffs began on April 15 , 2017 . The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors defeating the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals . Kevin Durant was named the NBA Finals MVP . </P>
<P> The 2017 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association 's 2016 -- 17 season , which began in October 2016 . The playoffs began on April 15 , 2017 . The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors defeating the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals . Kevin Durant was named the NBA Finals MVP . </P>
who did the golden state warriors play in the playoffs last year
who did the golden state warriors play in the playoffs last year
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers