LA has more scoring threats across its roster. Look for Bennedict Mathurin to potentially have a huge impact on the play-in round. He averaged 17.6 points per game this season and carries experience from Indiana's run to the NBA Finals last season.

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

Submit a perfect bracket to win the grand prize of $1M in the NBA Pick 'Em Bracket Challenge, presented by Castrol. 50 players will also win additional prizes.

NBA playoffs bracket 2026 for first-round NBA postseason series, with Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons top seeds in 2026 NBA playoff bracket.

The Sporting News is tracking live scores and highlights from the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament, as eight teams will battle for four playoff spots.

The full NBA playoff bracket for the 2026 postseason after the regular season came to a close.

Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 to confirm its place in the European semifinals on Tuesday, with Ousmane Dembele's brace securing a 4-0 aggregate victory over the Reds.

Half of the Champions League semifinal spots will be booked on Tuesday, April 14.