The 2026 NBA playoffs first round tips off April 18 with four Game 1s stacked from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET. Here is why every opening matchup could reshape the championship race — and which lower seeds have the best shot at an upset.
The 2026 NBA Playoffs first round tips off Saturday, April 18. Full bracket preview: every matchup, schedule, predictions, and upset picks for every series.
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