🏆 2026 NBA Playoff Bracket Predictions

Based on current standings (March 2026). Play-in not yet determined.

🌵 Western Conference

Oklahoma City Thunder (52-14)

R1: vs (8) Lakers

Thunder in 5

Denver Nuggets (46-20)

R1: vs (7) Grizzlies

Nuggets in 6

Dallas Mavericks (41-25)

R1: vs (6) Phoenix Suns

Suns in 7

Minnesota Timberwolves (42-24)

R1: vs (5) Sacramento Kings

Wolves in 6

West Semis: Thunder vs Wolves → Thunder in 6 | Suns vs Nuggets → Nuggets in 7

WCF: Thunder vs Nuggets → Thunder in 6

Cleveland Cavaliers (50-16)

R1: vs (8) Indiana Pacers

Cavs in 5

Boston Celtics (49-17)

R1: vs (7) Miami Heat

Celtics in 6

New York Knicks (45-21)

R1: vs (6) Milwaukee Bucks

Bucks in 7

Houston Rockets (35-31)

R1: vs (5) Detroit Pistons

Rockets in 6

East Semis: Cavs vs Rockets → Cavs in 5 | Bucks vs Celtics → Celtics in 7

ECF: Cavs vs Celtics → Celtics in 6

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics

Thunder in 7 — SGA wins Finals MVP

The youth movement vs the defending champions. SGA's moment.