Hoops fans won't have to wait until next March to fill out brackets with the arrival of the 2026 NBA playoffs bracket challenge. The premise is the same as the college version as you'll make NBA picks on who will advance through each round.

The NBA postseason officially tipped off Tuesday, April 14 with the first two games of the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament. The first game saw the Charlotte Hornets eliminate the Miam

The play knocked Adebayo out for the rest of the game, which ended with Ball scoring the game-winner for the Hornets.

Here’s your full NBA Playoffs bracket and schedule.

Follow the 2026 NBA playoff bracket with live results, updated schedules, matchup breakdowns, and a full guide to the NBA postseason format.

First Round Tripleheaders on Monday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 21, across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN

The Celtics officially have a first-round opponent. The C’s will face the 76ers to open the NBA Playoffs. The Sixers defeated the Magic on Wednesday as part of the play-in tournament to secure the No.

Charlotte is aiming to make the NBA playoffs for first time since 2016.

The Road to the NBA Finals continues in the play-in tournament on Wednesday night, and I’m eyeing one side and one prop tonight with the Orlando Magic taking on

The NBA playoffs are here. Check out the odds for each play-in and first-round series, as well as what to know about the matchups.

The NBA Playoffs always feel like a different sport compared to the regular season. The games slow down, every possession carries weight, with the margin for error becoming razor-thin. It’s where reputations are built or broken,