We're down to the final four three teams of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, with the Knicks making quick work of the Cavaliers... while the Western Conference Finals will go to a highly-anticipated Game 7.
Track that matchup — and the upcoming NBA Finals — with our live NBA bracket, latest NBA odds to win each series, and more.
2026 NBA playoffs bracket
2026 NBA Playoffs matchups and results
Here are the current series odds for the titanic Western Conference Final between Oklahoma City and San Antonio, plus the series recap for the Eastern Conference Final (New York vs. Cleveland).
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs (2) San Antonio Spurs odds and schedule
Tied lead 3-3
Thunder vs Spurs series schedule
- Game 1: Monday, May 18 (Spurs 122, Thunder 115)
- Game 2: Wednesday, May 20 (Spurs 113, Thunder 122)
- Game 3: Friday, May 22 (Thunder 123, Spurs 108)
- Game 4: Sunday, May 24 (Thunder 82, Spurs 103)
- Game 5: Tuesday, May 26 (Spurs 114, Thunder 127)
- Game 6: Thursday, May 28 (Thunder 91, Spurs 118)
- Game 7: Saturday, May 30
(3) New York Knicks vs (4) Cleveland Cavaliers odds and schedule
Knicks win 4-0
Knicks vs Cavaliers series schedule
- Game 1: Tuesday, May 19 (Cavaliers 104, Knicks 115)
- Game 2: Thursday, May 21 (Cavaliers 93, Knicks 109)
- Game 3: Saturday, May 23 (Knicks 121, Cavaliers 108)
- Game 4: Monday, May 25 (Knicks 130, Cavaliers 93)
NBA Finals schedule
- Game 1: Wednesday, June 3
- Game 2: Friday, June 5
- Game 3: Monday, June 8
- Game 4: Wednesday, June 10
- Game 5: Saturday, June 13
- Game 6: Monday, June 16
- Game 7: Thursday, June 19
2026 NBA Playoffs schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NBA Play-In Tournament | April 14-17 |
| NBA Playoffs begin | April 18 |
| NBA Conference Semifinals | May 4 |
| NBA Conference Finals | May 18 |
| NBA Finals Game 1 | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 2 | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 3 | June 8 |
| NBA Finals Game 4 | June 10 |
| NBA Finals Game 5 (if necessary) | June 13 |
| NBA Finals Game 6 (if necessary) | June 16 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
NBA playoff format
The NBA playoffs adopt a format designed to favor successful teams while giving underdogs a shot at the championship. Here's a brief look at the structure:
- The postseason begins with a Play-In Tournament featuring the 7th through 10th-ranked teams in each conference. This extends from April 14 to 17.
- The NBA Playoffs kick off with the first round on April 18, where the top one to six teams in each conference join the winners of the Play-In.
- The matchups are set as No. 1 vs. No. 8 seed, No. 2 vs. No. 7 seed, No. 3 vs. No. 6 seed, and No. 4 vs. No. 5 seed.
- Each playoff round, including the Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals, features a seven-game series.
- In these series, the higher-seeded team hosts Games 1, 2, 5 (if necessary), and 7 (if necessary) following a 2-2-1-1-1 format.
- The NBA Finals start on June 3.
Looking for more intel? Our NBA Championship odds break down the clubs with the best odds of winning the NBA Finals. And be sure to check out our NBA Finals MVP odds page to see which player is most likely to hoist the Bill Russell Trophy when the dust settles.
NBA Playoff Bracket FAQs
The Play-In Tournament starts on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The first round of the NBA Playoffs start on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
A total of 16 teams, eight from each conference, make the NBA Playoffs.
Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips off on Wednesday, June 3 at 8:30 pm ET. The game will be broadcast on ABC.
Yes. Once the NBA playoff field is set, the bracket is fixed, meaning teams advance through a predetermined path based on their seed. There is no re-seeding after each round, so matchups are determined by the original bracket.
