NBA playoffs 2026 tip off

The postseason field is wide open, with several teams vying to end a record run of seven different champions in seven years.

Stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant are set to face off in the playoffs for what could be the final time in their illustrious careers.

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs, led by rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, are looking to make a deep run after their best season in a decade.

Analysts are split on who will emerge as the eventual champion, with the Thunder, Celtics, and Nuggets all considered strong contenders in a year defined by high scoring and intense competition.