The full set of first-round pairings for the 2025/26 NBA playoffs has been finalized, with the Phoenix Suns claiming the final postseason spot.
Phoenix secured their place by defeating the Golden State Warriors 111-96 in a Play-In Tournament game on their home court. The Suns will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.
Here is the complete list of first-round matchups:
**Western Conference**
– Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns
– Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets
– Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
– San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers
**Eastern Conference**
– Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic
– Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors
– New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks
– Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The first-round series are scheduled to begin on April 18. The Oklahoma City Thunder enter as the defending champions.
