2026 NBA playoff bracket: Matchups, schedule as 76ers remove Celtics in Recreation 7

Keytron Jordan, CBS Sports activities

The primary of three Recreation 7s within the Jap Convention occurred Saturday evening, and the 76ers went on the highway and knocked off the Celtics 109-100 to win the first-round collection. The 76ers overcome a 3-1 collection deficit and can now advance to face the Knicks within the second spherical. Within the win, Joel Embiid scored a game-high 34 factors whereas Tyrese Maxey added 30 and had a number of key buckets late because the Celtics tried to make a late cost.

Two extra Recreation 7s will comply with on Sunday because the Pistons host the Magic and the Cavaliers host the Raptors.

The highest-seeded Pistons overcame a 22-point halftime deficit to stun the Magic in Orlando on Friday. Detroit outscored the Magic 55-19 within the second half as Orlando endured a traditionally inept offensive efficiency. Later Friday, RJ Barrett hit a dramatic 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left in time beyond regulation to carry the Raptors over the Cavaliers.

Earlier than Philadelphia’s highway win, the Knicks had been the one crew within the East that had superior. They demolished the Hawks in Recreation 6 on Thursday evening, outscoring Atlanta by 47 within the first half on the Hawks’ dwelling flooring.

2026 NBA playoff bracket

Keytron Jordan, CBS Sports activities

The second-round bracket is ready within the West. The Lakers ousted the Rockets on Friday evening to arrange a second-round showdown towards the top-seeded Thunder. The Wolves (who eradicated the Nuggets) and the Spurs (who eradicated the Blazers) will meet within the different Western Convention semi.

2026 NBA playoffs schedule

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Saturday, Might 2

Recreation 7: 76ers 109, Celtics 100 (Philadelphia wins collection 4-3)

Sunday, Might 3

Recreation 7: Pistons vs. Magic, 3:30 p.m., ABC (Collection tied 3-3)
Recreation 7: Cavaliers vs. Raptors, 7:30 p.m., NBC (Collection tied 3-3)

Second-round schedule

Monday, Might 4

Recreation 1: Knicks vs. 76ers, 8 p.m., NBC/Peacock
Recreation 1: Timberwolves vs. Spurs, 9:30 p.m., Peacock/NBCSN

Tuesday, Might 5

Recreation 1: TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m., Peacock/NBCSN
Recreation 1: Lakers vs. Thunder, 8:30 p.m., NBC/Peacock

Wednesday, Might 6

Recreation 2: Knicks vs. 76ers, 7 p.m., ESPN
Recreation 2: Timberwolves vs. Spurs, 9:30 p.m., ESPN

Thursday, Might 7

Recreation 2: TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m., Prime
Recreation 2: Lakers vs. Thunder, 9:30 p.m., Prime

Friday, Might 8

Recreation 3: Knicks vs. 76ers, 7 p.m., Prime
Recreation 3: Spurs vs. Timberwolves, 9:30 p.m., Prime

Saturday, Might 9

Recreation 3: TBD vs. TBD, 3 p.m., NBC/Peacock
Recreation 3: Thunder vs. Lakers, 8:30 p.m., ABC

Sunday, Might 10

Recreation 4: Knicks vs. 76ers, 3:30 p.m., ABC
Recreation 4: Spurs vs. Timberwolves, 7:30 p.m., NBC/Peacock

Monday, Might 11

Recreation 4: TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m., NBC/Peacock
Recreation 4: Thunder vs. Lakers, 10:30 p.m., Prime

Tuesday, Might 12

Recreation 5*: Knicks vs. 76ers
Recreation 5*: Timberwolves vs. Spurs

Wednesday, Might 13

Recreation 5*: Lakers vs. Thunder
Recreation 5*: TBD vs. TBD

Thursday, Might 14

Recreation 6*: Knicks vs. 76ers

Friday, Might 15

Recreation 6*: Spurs vs. Timberwolves
Recreation 6*: TBD vs. TBD

Saturday, Might 16

Recreation 6*: Thunder vs. Lakers

Sunday, Might 17

Recreation 7*: Knicks vs. 76ers
Recreation 7*: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
Recreation 7*: TBD vs. TBD

Monday, Might 18

Recreation 7*: Lakers vs. Thunder

First-round scores

Saturday, April 18

Sunday, April 19

Recreation 1: No. 2 Celtics 123, No. 7 76ers 91
Recreation 1: No. 1 Thunder 119, No. 8 Suns 84
Recreation 1: No. 8 Magic 112, No. 1 Pistons 101
Recreation 1: No. 2 Spurs 111, No. 7 Path Blazers 98

Monday, April 20

Recreation 2: Cavaliers 115, Raptors 105
Recreation 2: Hawks 107, Knicks 106
Recreation 2: Timberwolves 119, Nuggets 114

Tuesday, April 21

Recreation 2: 76ers 111, Celtics 97
Recreation 2: Path Blazers 106, Spurs 103
Recreation 2: Lakers 101, Rockets 94

Wednesday, April 22

Recreation 2: Pistons 98, Magic 83
Recreation 2: Thunder 120, Suns 107

Thursday, April 23

Recreation 3: Hawks 109, Knicks 108
Recreation 3: Raptors 126, Cavaliers 104
Recreation 3: Timberwolves 113, Nuggets 96

Friday, April 24

Recreation 3: Celtics 108, 76ers 100
Recreation 3: Lakers 112, Rockets 108 (OT)
Recreation 3: Spurs 120, Path Blazers 108

Saturday, April 25

Recreation 3: Magic 113, Pistons 105
Recreation 3: Thunder 121, Suns 109
Recreation 4: Knicks 114, Hawks 98
Recreation 4: Timberwolves 112, Nuggets 96

Sunday, April 26

Recreation 4: Raptors 93, Cavaliers 89
Recreation 4: Spurs 114, Path Blazers 93
Recreation 4: Celtics 128, 76ers 96
Recreation 4: Rockets 115, Lakers 96

Monday, April 27

Recreation 4: Magic 94, Pistons 88
Recreation 4: Thunder 131, Suns 122 (OKC wins 4-0)
Recreation 5: Nuggets 125, Timberwolves 113

Tuesday, April 28

Recreation 5: 76ers 113, Celtics 97
Recreation 5: Knicks 126, Hawks 97
Recreation 5: Spurs 114, Path Blazers 95 (San Antonio wins 4-1)

Wednesday, April 29

Recreation 5: Pistons 116, Magic 109
Recreation 5: Cavaliers 125, Raptors 120
Recreation 5: Rockets 99, Lakers 93

Thursday, April 30

Recreation 6: Knicks 140, Hawks 89 (New York wins 4-2)
Recreation 6: 76ers 106, Celtics 93
Recreation 6: Timberwolves 110, Nuggets 98 (Minnesota wins 4-2)

Friday, Might 1

Recreation 6: Pistons 93, Magic 79
Recreation 6: Raptors 112, Cavaliers 110
Recreation 6: Lakers 98, Rockets 78 (L.A. wins collection 4-2)

Play-In Event scores

Tuesday, April 14

No. 9 Hornets 127, No. 10 Warmth 126 (OT) — Miami is eradicated
No. 8 Path Blazers 114, No. 7 Suns 110 — Portland wins West No. 7 seed

Wednesday, April 15

No. 7 76ers 109, No. 8 Magic 97 — Philadelphia wins East No. 7 seed
No. 10 Warriors 126, No. 9 Clippers 121 — Los Angeles is eradicated

Friday, April 17

Magic 121, Hornets 90 — Magic win East No. 8 seed, Hornets eradicated from postseason
Suns 111, Warriors 96 — Suns win West No. 8 seed, Warriors eradicated from postseason

2026 NBA playoffs key dates

April 18-19: First spherical begins
Might 2-4: Second spherical begins
Might 10: 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
Might 19: Jap Convention Finals start
Might 20: Western Convention Finals start
June 3: NBA Finals Recreation 1
June 19: NBA Finals Recreation 7 (if obligatory)

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