Western Conference

The 2026 NBA playoff bracket is set following the play-in tournament. In the East, the Philadelphia 76ers won the #7 seed by defeating the Orlando Magic in the 9-10 matchup and then the loser of the 7-8 game, while the Magic took #8 after beating the Charlotte Hornets. In the West, the Golden State Warriors claimed #7 and Portland Trail Blazers #8. Full first-round matchups below.

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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić is set to return from Spain on Friday after receiving treatment for a hamstring injury. The team opens its first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Coach JJ Redick said Dončić and Austin Reaves remain out indefinitely.

The San Antonio Spurs have taken the top spot in the latest NBA power rankings, making a compelling case as the best team in the Western Conference. Victor Wembanyama's defensive impact is drawing comparisons to prime Stephen Curry's offensive influence. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers and Celtics are surging in the East, while the Rockets and Knicks remain unpredictable.

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The Denver Nuggets visit the Golden State Warriors on Sunday afternoon for a pivotal Western Conference game at Chase Center. Both teams enter with recent mixed results, as Denver seeks back-to-back wins following a record-setting victory, while Golden State aims to halt a two-game skid. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

The NBA has named Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic as the Western Conference Player of the Week for week 14 of the 2025-26 season. Doncic averaged 34.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 9.7 assists, and two steals per game while shooting 49.2% from the field, helping the Lakers to a 2-1 record. This marks his second such honor with the Lakers and the 16th of his career.

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The New York Rangers face the San Jose Sharks on Friday night in San Jose, California, as both teams look to improve their standings in the Western Conference. With the Rangers holding a 21-24-6 record and the Sharks at 25-21-3, the matchup features projected lineups highlighting key players from both sides. Spencer Martin is expected to start in net for New York.