The 2026 NBA Playoffs are set to begin with the Play-In Tournament starting on April 14 and the first round on April 18, as 20 teams have already secured their spots. With only nine games left in the regular season, crucial matchups, like the Atlanta Hawks against the Orlando Magic, will determine playoff seeding. The San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, aim for the top seed in the Western Conference while the Oklahoma City Thunder currently leads. The playoff brackets and standings reflect a competitive race as teams vie for postseason positioning.
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