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NBA Playoffs 2026 Begin
The road to the NBA Finals has begun as the top 16 teams enter the first round of the postseason.
In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers utilized a strong second half to overpower the Raptors, while the Knicks prepared to host the Hawks in a highly anticipated rivalry game.
In the West, the Lakers and Rockets are set to face off in a series featuring veterans LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
Betting markets currently favor the Oklahoma City Thunder to repeat as champions, though the Celtics and Spurs remain significant contenders.
National Basketball Association
North American professional basketball league
North American professional basketball league
Cleveland Cavaliers
National Basketball Association team in Cleveland, Ohio
National Basketball Association team in Cleveland, Ohio
Toronto Raptors
National Basketball Association team in Toronto, Ontario
National Basketball Association team in Toronto, Ontario
Donovan Mitchell
American basketball player
American basketball player
LeBron James
American basketball player (born 1984)
American basketball player (born 1984)