Dillon Brooks leads Suns to playoffs

Brooks' aggressive defensive style and outspoken personality have made him a polarizing figure, but his teammates have lauded his leadership and competitive fire.

The veteran guard has been instrumental in the Suns' late-season surge, providing a much-needed edge to the team's rotation.

Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder enter the playoffs as the top seed, with MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looking to lead the team to back-to-back titles.

The NBA postseason officially tips off on Saturday with a full slate of first-round games.