NBA playoff bracket finalized

A dramatic final day of the NBA season saw several key seedings decided and multiple teams resting their stars.

The Los Angeles Lakers will open their playoff campaign at home against the Houston Rockets, while the Boston Celtics' reserves pulled off an inspiring win over Orlando.

In the East, the play-in games will feature Miami against Charlotte and Orlando facing Philadelphia.

The postseason field is now wide open as teams prepare for the high-stakes journey toward the 2026 title, with several franchises ending long playoff droughts.