NBA Draft needs for every postseason team with a first-round pick, as well as relevant prospects to watch based on those needs.

After a lopsided Game 1 victory, the Oklahoma City Thunder look to take a commanding series lead against the Phoenix Suns as Game 2 of the Western Conference first round tips off Wednesday night.

After an impressive Game 1 performance, Cleveland looks to go up 2–0 against Toronto on Monday night while the Knicks lead the Hawks early in New York.

The first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs is underway, and Tuesday night's action started with a major upset as the 76ers evened up their series with the Celtics with a 111-97 victory in Boston. The Philadelphia backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe combined for 59 points in the win.

The first six games in this season's playoffs all had something in common. The home teams all prevailed, winning by an average of 18.5 points per game. And since then, chaos. Road teams figured out how to avoid being pushovers.