2026 NBA Playoff Predictions: Round 1 Breakdown!

The 2026 NBA Playoffs are finally here! Season 3, Episode 26 of the Swishlist Podcast is dedicated to our full first-round predictions. From LeBron’s Lakers facing a gauntlet against KD’s Rockets to the highly anticipated Ant-Man vs. Joker rematch, we’re breaking down every single series.

Who is taking the crown? Can Wembanyama lead the Spurs to a championship in his first postseason appearance? Does OKC have enough to sweep the Suns? Mo and Rhoman debate the matchups, the upsets, and the superstars on the verge of greatness.

Inside the Episode:

• OKC vs. Suns: Can Jalen Green force a game?
• Pistons vs. Magic: Detroit’s "Bully Ball" vs. Orlando’s youth.
• Celtics vs. 76ers: Is Boston’s pedigree too much for a banged-up Philly?
• Spurs vs. Blazers: Wembanyama’s playoff debut.
• Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: The most intense series of the round!
• Knicks vs. Hawks: Can Jalen Johnson pull off the upset?
• Cavs vs. Raptors: Harden and Mitchell vs. the enigma that is Toronto.
• Lakers vs. Rockets: LeBron’s final stand vs. KD’s heavy-hitting squad.