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OKC Thunder's 2026 NBA playoffs Round 1 schedule revealed
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The Oklahoma City Thunder's Round 1 schedule for the 2026 NBA playoffs has been announced. They will face the winner of the play-in game between the LA Clippers and Golden State Warriors, with the Portland Trail Blazers securing the seventh seed.
Nov 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gives a thumbs up to his team during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Awaiting to learn the eighth seed, the Oklahoma City Thunder learned their full schedule for their Round 1 opponent in the 2026 NBA playoffs.
The Thunder will face one of the Phoenix Suns, LA Clippers or Golden State Warriors. The Portland Trail Blazers clinched the seventh seed with their 114-110 win over the Suns in the play-in tournament on Tuesday. Deni Avdija had an unreal 41 points and 12 assists.
On Friday, the Suns will host the winner of Wednesday's Warriors-Clippers play-in tournament game. Whoever wins that will clinch the eighth seed and face the Thunder. The full Round 1 series schedule is below. * means if necessary:
- Game 1: No. 8 seed at Thunder on Sunday, Apr. 19, at 2:30 p.m. CT. It will be broadcast on ABC.
- Game 2: No. 8 seed at Thunder on Wednesday, Apr. 22, at 8:30 p.m. CT. It will be broadcast on ESPN.
- Game 3: Thunder at No. 8 seed on Saturday, Apr. 25, at 2:30 p.m. CT. It will be broadcast on NBC.
- Game 4: Thunder at No. 8 seed on Monday, Apr. 27.
- Game 5: No. 8 seed at Thunder on Wednesday, Apr. 29.*
- Game 6: Thunder at No. 8 seed on Friday, May 1.*
- Game 7: No. 8 seed at Thunder on Sunday, May 3.*
Regardless of who advances, the Thunder should be the heavy favorite to win the Round 1 series. Over the last two years, they swept the eighth seeds.
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: OKC Thunder's 2026 NBA playoffs Round 1 schedule revealed
Q&A
Who will the Oklahoma City Thunder play in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs?
The Thunder will play against the winner of the play-in game between the LA Clippers and Golden State Warriors.
What was the result of the play-in tournament that determined the seventh seed?
The Portland Trail Blazers clinched the seventh seed by defeating the Phoenix Suns 114-110 in the play-in tournament.
When does the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs start for the Thunder?
The specific start date for the Thunder's first-round playoff series has not been provided yet, but it will follow the conclusion of the play-in tournament.
