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Keytron Jordan, CBS Sports

The first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs is underway, and Wednesday night’s action began with the Pistons — the East’s top seed — getting back on track with a comfortable 98-83 win over the Magic that evened the series at 1-1 before it heads to Orlando. Later Wednesday night, the Thunder, the West’s top seed, cruised past the Suns 120-107 behind 37 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Oklahoma City now has a 2-0 series lead.

Tuesday night’s slate was far more dramatic. It began with a pair of upsets. First, the 76ers evened up their series with the Celtics with a 111-97 victory in Boston. Later on, the Trail Blazers stormed back from a 14-point deficit to stun the Spurs 106-103. While Scoot Henderson led the way with 31 for Portland, the bigger story was MVP finalist Victor Wembanyama exiting in the second quarter after a hard fall that resulted in a concussion. 

In the nightcap, the Rockets were unable to tie their series up with the Lakers despite having Kevin Durant back in the lineup after missing Game 1 with a knee injury. Led by LeBron James‘ 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, the Lakers prevailed 101-94 to take a 2-0 series lead. 

The postseason field was already trimmed from 20 teams to 16 as the Play-In Tournament wrapped up Friday night. The Heat, Clippers, Hornets and Warriors were all knocked out during the play-in, while the 76ers, Magic, Trail Blazers and Suns made the playoff field.

Here’s a look at the up-to-date 2026 NBA playoff bracket.

2026 NBA playoff bracket
Keytron Jordan, CBS Sports
2026 NBA playoffs schedule

All times Eastern. Games on ABC and ESPN are streaming on fubo (Try for free).

Saturday, April 18

Sunday, April 19

Game 1: No. 2 Celtics 123, No. 7 76ers 91Game 1: No. 1 Thunder 119, No. 8 Suns 84Game 1: No. 8 Magic 112, No. 1 Pistons 101Game 1: No. 2 Spurs 111, No. 7 Trail Blazers 98

Monday, April 20

Game 2: Cavaliers 115, Raptors 105Game 2: Hawks 107, Knicks 106Game 2: Timberwolves 119, Nuggets 114

Tuesday, April 21

Game 2: 76ers 111, Celtics 97Game 2: Trail Blazers 106, Spurs 103Game 2: Lakers 101, Rockets 94

Wednesday, April 22

Game 2: Pistons 98, Magic 83Game 2: Thunder 120, Suns 107

Thursday, April 23

Game 3: Hawks vs. Knicks, 7 p.m., Prime Game 3: Raptors vs. Cavaliers, 8 p.m., PrimeGame 3: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, 9:30 p.m., Prime

Friday, April 24

Game 3: 76ers vs. Celtics, 7 p.m., Prime Game 3: Rockets vs. Lakers, 8 p.m., Prime Game 3: Trail Blazers vs. Spurs, 10:30 p.m., Prime

Saturday, April 25

Game 3: Magic vs. Pistons, 1 p.m., PeacockGame 3: Suns vs. Thunder, 3:30 p.m., NBCGame 4: Hawks vs. Knicks, 6 p.m., NBCGame 4: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, 8:30 p.m., ABC/fubo

Sunday, April 26

Game 4: Raptors vs. Cavaliers, 1 p.m., ESPN/fuboGame 4: Trail Blazers vs. Spurs, 3:30 p.m., ESPN/fuboGame 4: 76ers vs. Celtics, 7 p.m., NBCGame 4: Rockets vs. Lakers, 9:30 p.m., NBC

Monday, April 27

Game 4: Magic vs. Pistons, 8 p.m., NBC Game 4: Suns vs. Thunder, 9:30 p.m., Peacock Game 5: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves, 10:30 p.m., NBC

Tuesday, April 28

Game 5: Celtics vs. 76ers, TBD Game 5: Knicks vs. Hawks, TBD Game 5: Spurs vs. Trail Blazers, TBD

Wednesday, April 29

*Game 5: Pistons vs. Magic, TBD *Game 5: Cavaliers vs. Raptors, TBD *Game 5: Thunder vs. Suns, TBD *Game 5: Lakers vs. Rockets, TBD

Thursday, April 30

*Game 6: 76ers vs. Celtics, TBD *Game 6: Hawks vs. Knicks, TBD *Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, TBD

Friday, May 1

*Game 6: Magic vs. Pistons, TBD *Game 6: Raptors vs. Cavaliers, TBD *Game 6: Suns vs. Thunder, TBD *Game 6: Rockets vs. Lakers, TBD

Saturday, May 2

*Game 7: Celtics vs. 76ers, TBD *Game 7: Knicks vs. Hawks, TBD *Game 7: Spurs vs. Trail Blazers, TBD *Game 7: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves, TBD

Sunday, May 3

*Game 7: Pistons vs. Magic, TBD *Game 7: Cavaliers vs. Raptors, TBD *Game 7: Thunder vs. Suns, TBD *Game 7: Lakers vs. Rockets, TBDPlay-In Tournament schedule, scores

Tuesday, April 14

No. 9 Hornets 127, No. 10 Heat 126 (OT) — Miami is eliminatedNo. 8 Trail Blazers 114, No. 7 Suns 110 — Portland wins West No. 7 seed

Wednesday, April 15

No. 7 76ers 109, No. 8 Magic 97 — Philadelphia wins East No. 7 seedNo. 10 Warriors 126, No. 9 Clippers 121 — Los Angeles is eliminated

Friday, April 17

Magic 121, Hornets 90 — Magic win East No. 8 seed, Hornets eliminated from postseasonSuns 111, Warriors 96 — Suns win West No. 8 seed, Warriors eliminated from postseason2026 NBA playoffs key datesApril 18-19: First round beginsMay 2-4: Second round beginsMay 10: 2026 NBA Draft LotteryMay 19: Eastern Conference Finals beginMay 20: Western Conference Finals beginJune 3: NBA Finals Game 1June 19: NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary)