It’s time for Basketball: 2026 Play-In Tournament
Pounding The Rock • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 NBA play-in tournament begins tonight, with Spurs fans focusing on the second matchup to determine San Antonio’s first-round opponent.
- The game features the Phoenix Suns, led by Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker, against the Portland Trail Blazers, coached by Tiago Splitter.
- Although Phoenix is favored, the teams are closely matched, with the Suns leading the season series 2-1; Portland won the last meeting 92-77 on February 22.
- The winner will face the Spurs in the first round starting April 19 at the Frost Bank Center, while the loser will compete Friday for a chance to face the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- There is some fan preference for the Blazers to win, hoping the Warriors face the Thunder due to their shooting posing challenges for OKC, along with a dislike for the Suns and Clippers.
