2026 NBA Playoff Prediction Pool

[Doom]

Since the NBA Play-in games are under way, I think it's time to once again, bring back back the NBA Playoff Prediction Pool. *yay*

Chris was last year's winner as he defeated Deadd2009 18-17, to claim the crown. Now, it's his turn defending it against anyone who's willing to step up against the reigning champion. Do you have what it takes to take Chris' crown? Now here's your chance.

For you newbies, here's how this works. You pick a team you think will win the series and move on to the next round. Each team picked correctly gets you a point. For the NBA Finals, you get two points for the single pick, to give you a chance to win the contest. There's also bonus points to increase your score as listed below:

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**BONUS POINTS**
Which Eastern Conference team will represent the NBA Finals?....3 points
Which Western Conference team will represent the NBA Finals?....3 points
Who will win the 2026 NBA Finals?.....4 points

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Please make sure to make your bonus picks along with your First Round picks. The person with the most points at the end, wins the contest, earning bragging rights until next year.

The Play-In games are currently in progress, so I've decided to forgo that and move 0n to the First Round, as it begins April 18. I'm gonna give it another day to post the First Round once the Play-In games are finished, but in the meantime, please feel free to signup.​

 

[Doom]

@Chris @Deadd2009 @Kairi HoHo @Professor Booty @Stellar @Tommy Bedlam @OBE @Skyefire @Cwalker @Barry Poppins @Buffy @Tyronesaurus24 @Matrix @Cereal Killer @Rosie @Hoss @Jimmy King @Loochquake @Mr. PrettyGood @Brett @X-Wang @Dirk Dickbutt @Jill Valentine @Lethal @Mitch Buchannon @White Rhyno

If I haven't mentioned your name, you can still sign up.

 

[Chris]

In

 

[Kairi HoHo]

Always amigo sign me up!

 

[Doom]

Sorry that I forgot to mention you @Blaze. If you want in on this, please feel free to sign up.

 

[Looji Nagata]

Yea, in

 

[Blazehausen]

I don't watch. But I'll play.

 

[Tommy Shelby]

I haven’t a clue how to play, but I’m All IN

 

[Mr. PrettyGood]

 

[Lethal]

I'll give it a crack

 

[Doom]

Here's the matchup for the First Round:

***FIRST ROUND***
WESTERN CONFERENCE
8 Sun/Warriors vs. 1 Thunder
5 Rockets vs. 4 Lakers
6 Timberwolves vs. 3 Nuggets
7 Trail Blazers vs. 2 Spurs

EASTERN CONFERENCE
8 Magic/Hornets vs. 1 Pistons
5 Raptors vs. 4 Cavaliers
6 Hawks vs. 3 Knicks
7 76ers vs. 2 Celtics

Here's the template below to make your picks (optional)

WCF.....................
ECF......................
FINALS......................

FR........................
FR........................
FR........................
FR........................
FR........................
FR........................
FR........................
FR........................

Please make all of your predictions before Saturday, April 18 at 1:00 PM ET. Thank you.​

 

[Chris]

WCF..................... thunder
ECF...................... Celtics
FINALS......................Thunder

FR........................thunder
FR........................rockets
FR........................nuggets
FR........................spurs
FR........................pistons
FR........................cavs
FR........................ Knicks
FR........................Celtics

 

[Mr. PrettyGood]

WCF..................... Spurs
ECF...................... Pistons
FINALS......................Spurs

FR........................ Thunder
FR........................Lakers
FR........................Nuggets
FR........................Spurs
FR........................Pistons
FR........................Mavericks
FR........................Knicks
FR........................Celtics

 

[Kairi HoHo]

WCF.....................Thunder
ECF......................Celtics
FINALS......................Thunder

FR........................Thunder
FR........................Rockets
FR........................Nugguts
FR........................Spurs
FR........................Pistons
FR........................Cavs
FR........................Knicks
FR........................Celtics

 

[Doom]

WCF.....................Thunder
ECF......................Celtics
FINALS......................Celtics

FR........................Thunder
FR........................Rockets
FR........................Nuggets
FR........................Spurs
FR........................Pistons
FR........................Cavs
FR........................Knicks
FR........................Celtics