Durant and James Set to Clash in Playoffs as NBA Seedings are Confirmed

The stage is set for a thrilling NBA playoff series between legends Kevin Durant and LeBron James, with their teams securing the fourth and fifth seeds in the Western Conference. The Los Angeles Lakers, led by James, will have home court advantage in their best-of-seven series against Durant's Houston Rockets. The Eastern Conference saw a dramatic finale to the regular season, with the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks securing their playoff spots. The Celtics will face the winner of the play-in game between the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers, while the Knicks will meet the Atlanta Hawks. The Denver Nuggets, who ended the season on a 12-game winning streak, will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round. The Oklahoma City Thunder, defending champions, will face the winner of the play-in game between the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers. The 2026 NBA playoffs will begin on April 19, with four live games on Sky Sports Action.