The race for the NBA title officially begins today as 16 teams enter the playoffs.
After months of regular-season action and the final Play-In Tournament battles, the NBA Playoffs are now set, with every remaining team chasing 16 wins to lift the championship trophy.
Game 1 action tips off on April 18 with four matchups scheduled. The Toronto Raptors face the Cleveland Cavaliers, followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Denver Nuggets.
Later in the evening, the Atlanta Hawks meet the New York Knicks, before the Houston Rockets take on the Los Angeles Lakers at.
In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Phoenix Suns, while the San Antonio Spurs battle the Portland Trail Blazers.
In the East, the Detroit Pistons meet the Orlando Magic, while contenders Boston Celtics begin against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Each team must win four best-of-seven series to become NBA champions.
With stars, rivalries and pressure at their peak, the NBA Playoffs 2026 begins with the promise of drama from the opening tip to the final buzzer.
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