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 Pistons started the second half with a 19-5 run lasting more than eight minutes. Cunningham scored 15 points and assisted on the other two baskets as Detroit took a 24-point lead. The Knicks missed 14 of their first 16 shots while Detroit scored another eight points in the paint.

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.

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 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,

Los Angeles Lakers forward and future Hall of Famer LeBron James added another incredible feat to his legendary NBA resume.

Barring Dirk Nowitzki, the 2011 Mavs key players were perceived as washed. Fans and experts alike noted that Jason Terry, Jason Kidd and Marion were all past their primes, implying that the younger Heat squad had the advantage.

Nikola Jokić’s knee injury in December may have spoiled his MVP plans, but it didn’t change the fact that his Denver Nuggets are NBA Finals contenders. Jokić is expected to be out for a month or so, which means Denver just needs to stay afloat in January and then get back on the Joker express