The are currently in the first round as of April 28, 2026. The Oklahoma City Thunder have already advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals after a 4-0 sweep of the Phoenix Suns. 2026 NBA Playoff Series Status
: Three-time MVP Nikola Jokić recorded a triple-double in Game 5 to help the Denver Nuggets beat Minnesota and avoid elimination. 2025-26 Regular Season Stat Leaders The are currently in the first round as of April 28, 2026
: The 8th-seeded Orlando Magic hold a commanding 3-1 lead over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, becoming only the 13th eighth-seed in history to hold such a lead over a first-seed. 2025-26 Regular Season Stat Leaders : The 8th-seeded
: The Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to advance, fueled by an efficient offense that dominated the Suns in four games. (8) Suns OKC wins 4-0 (1) Pistons vs
The following table reflects the series standings as of April 28, 2026: Western Conference Series Score Eastern Conference Series Score vs. (8) Suns OKC wins 4-0 (1) Pistons vs. (8) Magic ORL leads 3-1 (2) Spurs vs. (7) Trail Blazers SAS leads 3-1 (2) Celtics vs. (7) 76ers BOS leads 3-1 (3) Nuggets vs. (6) Timberwolves MIN leads 3-2 (3) Knicks vs. (6) Hawks Series tied 2-2 (4) Lakers vs. (5) Rockets LAL leads 3-1 (4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Raptors Series tied 2-2 Key Playoff Highlights & News