Oklahoma City Thunder Narrow Down Round 1 Playoff Opponents
OKC Thunder to face 1 of these 3 teams in Round 1 of 2026 NBA playoffs
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have identified three potential opponents for the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs following the play-in tournament. The Portland Trail Blazers, who secured the seventh seed, will face the San Antonio Spurs, while the Phoenix Suns await the outcome of the Golden State Warriors vs. LA Clippers matchup.
- 01Oklahoma City Thunder have three potential Round 1 opponents.
- 02Portland Trail Blazers clinched the seventh seed with a 114-110 win over the Phoenix Suns.
- 03Deni Avdija made a strong postseason debut with 41 points and 12 assists.
- 04The Thunder have a history of sweeping eighth seeds in the playoffs.
- 05The full Round 1 schedule will be available soon.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face one of three teams in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs after the completion of the play-in tournament. The Portland Trail Blazers secured the seventh seed with a 114-110 victory against the Phoenix Suns, where Deni Avdija had an impressive postseason debut, scoring 41 points and providing 12 assists. The Suns now have a chance to secure a playoff spot by facing the winner of the upcoming matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the LA Clippers. Historically, the Thunder have been dominant in the playoffs, having swept eighth-seeded teams in the last two years, making them the favorites in the upcoming series. Fans can check the full Round 1 schedule for details.
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The Thunder's strong performance and favorable matchup could energize local fans and boost attendance at playoff games.
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