The NBA playoffs consist of 16 teams split evenly into two conferences, the Eastern and Western, from around the United States. These teams feature top basketball players from different states as well as international players.

The 2026 NBA playoffs will begin on April 18. The 2025-26 regular season wraps up on April 12, giving teams a short break before the postseason tips off. The Play-In Tournament, introduced in 2021 to keep more teams competitive and reduce tanking, determines the final two playoff spots in each conference.

In Game 4 of the 2000 Finals, Kobe Bryant played 47 minutes and scored 28 points to beat the Pacers in overtime. In Game 1 of the 2001 Finals, Allen Iverson executed one of the most memorable plays in history.

The NBA schedule for January 6 features six games across the league. Several playoff contenders face struggling teams, while others look to extend winning streaks on the road. Injuries play a vital role in shaping outcomes,

New York Knicks James Dolan gave a full explanation behind why his team was the first to turn down hanging an NBA Cup banner.

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers, 103-91, in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals to win the series 4-3. With the win, the Thunder have won their first NBA Championship in the franchises OKC era. Jaw-dropping plays from Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith and Luguentz Dort highlight Sunday's Top 10 plays.

The Indiana Pacers are picking up the pieces after a difficult collapse over the past seven months. The team led 2-1 after beating the Thunder in Game 3 at home

Cade Cunningham was in a serious mood because the Pistons had lost a playoff series they believed they should have won.