Playoff Bracket

Simulated postseason based on current standings

Based on standings as of May 9, 2026

Western Conference
Eastern Conference
First Round
Conf. Semis
Conf. Finals
Championship
Conf. Finals
Conf. Semis
First Round
LAL wins series 4-2
Rockets 52-30
Lakers 53-29
MIN wins series 4-2
Nuggets 54-28
Timberwolves 49-33
OKC wins series 4-0
Suns 45-37
Thunder 64-18
SAS wins series 4-1
Trail Blazers 42-40
Spurs 62-20
Upcoming Series
Timberwolves 49-33
Spurs 62-20
Upcoming Series
Lakers 53-29
Thunder 64-18
NBA Finals
2026
Predicted Champion
% to win
Series 3-3
Cavaliers 52-30
Raptors 46-36
NYK wins series 4-2
Hawks 46-36
Knicks 53-29
Series 3-3
Magic 45-37
Pistons 60-22
Series 3-3
Celtics 56-26
76ers 45-37

Methodology: Series are simulated using a binomial probability model based on team net rating, win percentage, and home court advantage. The model calculates single-game win probabilities and extends them to best-of-7 outcomes.

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