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NBA Playoffs 2026 tip off
The first round features several high-profile rivalries, including a historic matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Fans are also eagerly anticipating the potential final playoff meeting between legends LeBron James and Kevin Durant as the Lakers face the Rockets.
In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks will host the Atlanta Hawks in a series that promises high intensity and 'unmatched stakes.' Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning MVP, has stated that the Thunder are focused on the present rather than the pressure of repeating their title success.
National Basketball Association
North American professional basketball league
North American professional basketball league
Oklahoma City Thunder
American professional basketball team based inĀ Oklahoma City, United States
American professional basketball team based inĀ Oklahoma City, United States
LeBron James
American basketball player (born 1984)
American basketball player (born 1984)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Canadian basketball player
Canadian basketball player
Boston Celtics
NBA team based in Boston
NBA team based in Boston