The second round of the NBA playoffs has started with eight teams remaining. If the outcome of the first round is any indication, it is clear that all teams that have advanced have a shot at winning the 2026 title.
However, one series that most will be keeping their eyes on is the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers series. The defending champion Thunder are coming off a dominant sweep of the Phoenix Suns, unsurprisingly making them the odds-on favourite to get past the Purple and Gold as well.
