The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs are in the books, so let’s recap and discuss each series and how they played out, including the keys to victory for the winners and what’s next for the losers.

Pistons beating Magic (1:10)

Sixers beating Celtics (20:12)

Cavs beating Raptors (38:27)

Knicks beating Hawks (55:06)

Wolves beating Nuggets (1:07:27)

Lakers beating Rockets (1:23:27)

Thunder beating Suns (1:35:58)

Spurs beating Blazers (1:44:42)

Then, I’ll make my round two picks (1:53:00)