2026 NBA Season

[Volgastallion]

Is just only me or this is one of the best first stage of playoffs in a lot of years, we were so acustomed to see 4-0 or 4-1 in most of the legs in the first stage but this time seems like msot of the teams are having to fight for the win, only one team made a sweep and its seems like a few games are gonna reach game seven. Lets see if that is finally happen and how much we have, but for me Denver Minesota is gonna reach game 7.

[dimonstration]

Is just only me or this is one of the best first stage of playoffs in a lot of years, we were so acustomed to see 4-0 or 4-1 in most of the legs in the first stage but this time seems like msot of the teams are having to fight for the win, only one team made a sweep and its seems like a few games are gonna reach game seven. Lets see if that is finally happen and how much we have, but for me Denver Minesota is gonna reach game 7.

Or maybe 4-2 each. I agree that there’s lots of upset match up on this current playoffs which is the main reason why there’s less sweep result in the game.

The lack of playoffs experience on most of the current top teams makes their weakness exposed on a best of 7 games. Only OKC is showing consistency as they are the current Champ while the rest of the team are just the product of long rebuilding process.

Honestly, this playoffs is very entertaining to watch compared to 1-sided matches like in the past.

[dwyane36]

There is no answer to Embiid in this game, he is eating the whole Celtics team under the basket, if they will not stop embiid in the paint, they are in trouble even though they are still in the lead in the series, if they will pass the ball in the low post and embiid will score, like another 30+ points, they might lose in the second round, remember there are like four superstar in that sixers team one of them is Paul George, if he explodes and embiid continue to be in the paint and no answer or no one can defend him, sixers might advance.

Embiid also played well in Game 4, as did Paul and Maxey, for that matter, but the Celtics still beat the 76ers by 32 points. In Game 5, however, the Celtics made a lot of mistakes themselves, particularly missing a lot of 3-pointers, and that’s probably one of the reasons they lost this time.

[livingfree]

Embiid also played well in Game 4, as did Paul and Maxey, for that matter, but the Celtics still beat the 76ers by 32 points. In Game 5, however, the Celtics made a lot of mistakes themselves, particularly missing a lot of 3-pointers, and that’s probably one of the reasons they lost this time.

Well played for Embiid.

He's proven himself but that doesn't change the fact that he's got lesser games played compared to others.

Despite of that, those less games that he's playing is a big thing and crucial for his team because those are important games.

[OgNasty]

No Durant again tonight for the Houston Rockets as they try to stay alive against the Los Angeles Lakers. I can’t see if Austin Reeves has been cleared to play yet but Luka is still weeks away from returning. LeBron is going to have his hands full in round 2 against OKC.

[passwordnow]

Deandre Jordan is so underrated. He's a champion with the Denver Nuggets and now, he's got the award of 2025-26 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year with the Pelicans. Congratulations to him! Article link from official NBA website is on the image.

[jakdanyel]

Is this series returning to Nuggets or what?    I feel like it could be happening! Because Timberwolves are quite unlucky with 2 important injuries. None of A. Edwards - DiVincenzo are expected to recover soon as far as I know.

Next game is away for Jokic and his friends. If they manage to win this one too I will be confident of them to finish the job at home in the 7th game. Otherwise game over of course... Let's see what Randle and Dosunmu will do next time.

[jeremypwr]

The #1 team in the East the Detroit Pistons face elimination tonight as -10.5 favs hosting the Orlando Magic.
I don't think many people saw the #8 team dominating them like that.
Will be interesting to see if they can extend the series or if they take an early vacation.

[Harkorede]

The #1 team in the East the Detroit Pistons face elimination tonight as -10.5 favs hosting the Orlando Magic.
I don't think many people saw the #8 team dominating them like that.
Will be interesting to see if they can extend the series or if they take an early vacation.

In a real sense, I think Orlando Magic even during the course of the season are better than what anyone would consider a typical #8 seed in an eastern conference that you can’t convincingly say the no 1 and 2 seeds are the best team in the conference, injuries have played a huge part in why they weren’t a top 5 seed this season and they also lost momentum at some point down the stretch, I expected them to give any team a run for their money in the conference, however to be honest, I didn’t expect the Pistons to be this bad.

[OgNasty]

Deandre Jordan is so underrated. He's a champion with the Denver Nuggets and now, he's got the award of 2025-26 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year with the Pelicans. Congratulations to him! Article link from official NBA website is on the image.

I hadn’t heard this and didn’t even know he was still in the NBA. Last time I saw him play he was making some pretty bad mistakes so I figured he was out of the league. Kudos to him for finding a way to stay involved by being a great teammate.

[xzone]

No Durant again tonight for the Houston Rockets as they try to stay alive against the Los Angeles Lakers. I can’t see if Austin Reeves has been cleared to play yet but Luka is still weeks away from returning. LeBron is going to have his hands full in round 2 against OKC.

Houston Rockets don't always play very well even with Durant. Most people already think this series is over; a comeback from 3-0 is almost impossible. They might win one more game, but I don't think we'll see much of a continuation.

I don't think a team has much chance of improving further with Ime Udoka, Alperen Şengün will find a better team, and the Rockets will finish the season much worse next year

[Webetcoins]

Knicks got ahead, which is good, they really are the better team Hawks do not look like they are that good normally and the way that somehow Hawks managed to get two wins is not something I expected in this series at all.

But there are many series like that, Magic being up, Lakers being up with no Doncic or Reaves, like there are many situations I am shocked about in this case. Celtics are of course having trouble too but at least they are ahead so there is nothing shocking about that so far.

[CLS63]

imo Rockets win against the Lakers feels like it was just given to them. Like they were just allowed to lose so that can have game 5 home. But of course, it’s like not that because the Rockets can come back anytime. Even Golden State Warriors lost from 3-1 against Cavs in NBA finasl lol. Anything is possible, and yeah I won’t be surprised if this ends up 4–3 for the Rockets. Maybe Rockets just need momentum to keep it going. And that win is the momentum they need.

I can't really be comfortable with Rockets anymore. I was favouring them before the series started. Because you think about what Lakers could do without Reaves and Doncic both.

But they have showed us more than enough so far. Tonight Reaves has a chance to play. Still Lakers won't be complete without Doncic but Reaves' return would relieve them in offense significantly.

[xLays]

imo Rockets win against the Lakers feels like it was just given to them. Like they were just allowed to lose so that can have game 5 home. But of course, it’s like not that because the Rockets can come back anytime. Even Golden State Warriors lost from 3-1 against Cavs in NBA finasl lol. Anything is possible, and yeah I won’t be surprised if this ends up 4–3 for the Rockets. Maybe Rockets just need momentum to keep it going. And that win is the momentum they need.

I can't really be comfortable with Rockets anymore. I was favouring them before the series started. Because you think about what Lakers could do without Reaves and Doncic both.

But they have showed us more than enough so far. Tonight Reaves has a chance to play. Still Lakers won't be complete without Doncic but Reaves' return would relieve them in offense significantly.

If I were Luka or Austin Reaves, I’d just wait until the series is over before coming back to play. You know how fans think can be like if the Lakers lose after they return, people might say their comeback caused it. It’s better if they only come back in a Game 7, so there’s no blame if things don’t go well. You what I mean.
The real question here is: are the Lakers actually better with Austin Reaves in this series, or without him?

[rbynxx]

I hadn’t heard this and didn’t even know he was still in the NBA. Last time I saw him play he was making some pretty bad mistakes so I figured he was out of the league. Kudos to him for finding a way to stay involved by being a great teammate.

I use to tune in everyday with the NBA and in the last remaining games with the Pelicans since they haven't that much option for the center position he even made it to the starting lineup. He's definitely out there making some education especially with the rookie Derik Queen as I see with some games of them. He's playful and vocal and that's probably the did won this award.

[Questat]

If I were Luka or Austin Reaves, I’d just wait until the series is over before coming back to play. You know how fans think can be like if the Lakers lose after they return, people might say their comeback caused it. It’s better if they only come back in a Game 7, so there’s no blame if things don’t go well. You what I mean.
The real question here is: are the Lakers actually better with Austin Reaves in this series, or without him?

Game 7? That’s like giving the Rockets a real chance to come back in the series, and then the pressure would shift to the Lakers. I don’t like that idea at all. It would be much better if they come back soon, if they really can.

Durant still won’t be there for the Rockets, I guess, so this is probably the best opportunity the Lakers have to really finish them off. This is the chance. Otherwise, if they lose here and let this go to Game 7, then there’s always that possibility the Rockets could break history and become the first team to come back from a 0-3 deficit.

[tech30338]

If I were Luka or Austin Reaves, I’d just wait until the series is over before coming back to play. You know how fans think can be like if the Lakers lose after they return, people might say their comeback caused it. It’s better if they only come back in a Game 7, so there’s no blame if things don’t go well. You what I mean.
The real question here is: are the Lakers actually better with Austin Reaves in this series, or without him?

Game 7? That’s like giving the Rockets a real chance to come back in the series, and then the pressure would shift to the Lakers. I don’t like that idea at all. It would be much better if they come back soon, if they really can.

Durant still won’t be there for the Rockets, I guess, so this is probably the best opportunity the Lakers have to really finish them off. This is the chance. Otherwise, if they lose here and let this go to Game 7, then there’s always that possibility the Rockets could break history and become the first team to come back from a 0-3 deficit.

Its unlikely its going to happen because the rockets need additional fire power, the lakers were tired and is unable to finish the job but since they already have rested.
The rockets really need to have a better shooting and defense, because they are being outplayed in the series.
The pistons seems to be in good position the force game 6 , and if they win today, the pressure is in orlando closing thr series, tonigjt or in game 6

[Russlenat]

Its unlikely its going to happen because the rockets need additional fire power, the lakers were tired and is unable to finish the job but since they already have rested.

I couldn’t think otherwise as well. That blowout loss by the Lakers should already be enough to spark a strong response, and their energy tonight is expected to be much higher.
I’m even thinking this could turn into a low-scoring game since both teams badly want to win. LeBron and Smart, I’m really hoping these 2 veterans lead the Lakers tonight, and Smart’s defense is going to be very important, just like it was in their Game 3 win.
I’m all in on the Lakers tonight.

The rockets really need to have a better shooting and defense, because they are being outplayed in the series.
The pistons seems to be in good position the force game 6 , and if they win today, the pressure is in orlando closing thr series, tonigjt or in game 6

It’s now or never for the Pistons here, but I don’t think they still have that same confidence after losing to Orlando twice in a row. And now they still can’t even pull away in this game, they’re only up by 2 points in the 3rd, and there’s still plenty of time left.
So there’s still a real chance they lose again, and if that happens, they could end up being one of those top-seeded teams that suffer a first-round exit.

[Shinpako09]

As of writing this post, the Pistons only have a 10 point lead, and anything can happen in the last quarter. A 10 point deficit isn’t that hard to overcome. I really didn’t expect the Pistons to be in this kind of situation. The last time a first seed lost in the playoffs was in 2012. If the Pistons end up losing, that would be a huge letdown, imagine going from high expectations to a first round exit.

[freedomgo]

As of writing this post, the Pistons only have a 10 point lead, and anything can happen in the last quarter. A 10 point deficit isn’t that hard to overcome. I really didn’t expect the Pistons to be in this kind of situation. The last time a first seed lost in the playoffs was in 2012. If the Pistons end up losing, that would be a huge letdown, imagine going from high expectations to a first round exit.

We still have to wait until the game is finally over. Right now they have a comfortable lead, but you know how it is in the NBA, one big run can change everything, so it’s still possible. They need to protect this lead now that we’re already in the last quarter. Defense is the key here, because we know how strong the Magic can be, especially since they can also shoot well from outside.

This is why even with a big lead, the hope is still alive for Magic backers, especially after they already beat the Pistons 3 straight times.