2018 CBA Playoffs explained

The 2018 CBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the Chinese Basketball Association's 2017–18 season. It began on 3 March 2018. In this season, the playoffs were expanded from 8 teams to 10 teams.

Pre-elimination Playoffs

All times are in China standard time (UTC+8)

(7) Beijing Ducks vs. (10) Shanghai Sharks

First round

(3) Guangdong Southern Tigers vs. (6) Xinjiang Flying Tigers

Semifinals

All times are in China standard time (UTC+8)

(1) Zhejiang Lions vs. (4) Shandong Golden Stars

In the third quarter of game 6, Shandong star Ding Yanyuhang went down with a knee injury. He did not return or play in game 7, leading to his team's loss.