The 2026 NBA playoffs are set to begin with a Play-In Tournament on April 14, featuring eight teams competing for the final two playoff spots in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. The Eastern Conference includes matchups like the Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers, while the Western Conference features the Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers. The playoffs will see the Detroit Pistons as the top seed in the East and the Oklahoma City Thunder leading in the West. Key playoff games will air on Prime Video and ABC starting April 18.
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