NBA Playoff Matchups Revealed: Full Pairing List Released
The NBA final bracket is set after the play-in games concluded early Saturday. Orlando defeated Charlotte 121:90. That margin is a play-in record. Phoenix beat Golden State 111:96 to clinch a spot.
Western Conference
Western seeds match traditional contenders with recent form. Here are the first-round pairings from the full pairing list.
- Oklahoma City Thunder (conference winner) vs Phoenix Suns.
- San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers.
- Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets.
Eastern Conference
The East brackets pair division leaders and play-in qualifiers. These are the confirmed NBA playoff matchups for the first round.
- Detroit Pistons (conference winner) vs Orlando Magic.
- Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers.
- New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks.
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors.
Timing and context
The postseason opens on the night of April 19. Last season’s NBA champion was the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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