2026 NBA playoff bracket: Matchups, schedule as Thunder advance with sweep of Suns
The Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to advance in the 2026 NBA playoffs by sweeping the Phoenix Suns in the first round, marking their third consecutive first-round sweep. They will face either the Lakers or Rockets in the second round. Several other series are nearing completion, with teams like the Magic, Celtics, and Timberwolves holding leads. The playoff field was set after the Play-In Tournament eliminated teams including the Heat, Clippers, Hornets, and Warriors.
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2026 NBA playoff bracket: Matchups, schedule as Thunder advance with sweep of Suns The Thunder pulled off their third straight first-round sweep and became the first team to advance in the 2026 NBA playoffs By Brad Botkin Apr 28, 2026 at 1:19 am ET • 3 min read Keytron Jordan, CBS Sports The reigning champion Thunder are moving on in the 2026 NBA playoffs. OKC became the first team to reach the second round as the top-seeded Thunder finished a sweep of the eighth-seeded Suns on Monday night. The Thunder will face either the Lakers or the Rockets in the second round.
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