NBA Playoff Bracket 2026, Updated Picture, Schedule After Thunder Eliminate Suns

The first round of the NBA playoffs continued on Monday with a handful of Game 3s.

The night started with the Orlando Magic downing the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to take a commanding 3-1 lead. The Oklahoma City Thunder later finished off a sweep of the Phoenix Suns. Here's a look at what else unfolded on Monday.

Monday Results

Orlando Magic 94, Detroit Pistons 88 (ORL leads series 3-1)

Oklahoma City Thunder def. Phoenix Suns, 131-122 (OKC wins series 4-0)

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets, 10:30 p.m. ET (MIN leads series 3-1)

Tuesday Schedule

Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 7 p.m. ET (BOS leads 3-1)

New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks, 8 p.m. ET (Series tied 2-2)

San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 9:30 p.m. ET (SAS leads series 3-1).

Monday Highlights

Magic 94, Pistons 88

Game 4 between the Pistons and Magic once again did not disappoint as Orlando got one step closer to becoming the seventh No. 8 seed to beat a No. 1 seed.

Before a down-to-the-wire finish, Jamal Cain threw down what very well could be the dunk of the postseason over Detroit's Jalen Duren.

The two sides went back and forth for much of the fourth quarter, but Orlando held a three-point edge heading into the final minute and a half. Desmond Bane then hit a clutch three to make it a six-point lead for the Magic with just one minute left.

After Detroit couldn't respond on the other end, the Magic were able to ice the game at the free-throw line. Orlando's defense thrived in the clutch, as the Pistons did not make a field goal in the final five minutes of play.

Bane led the way for the Magic with a team-high 22 points. Cade Cunningham had 25 points, nine boards and six assists, but his eight turnovers proved to be costly.

Detroit will need to handle business on Wednesday to avoid a gentleman's sweep against the No. 8 seed.

Thunder 131, Suns 122

The Suns surprised many by even reaching the playoffs in what looked to be a rebuilding year, but they were no match for the defending champs.

OKC became the first team to advance to the second round with a fairly easy win over Phoenix on Monday. The Thunder jumped out to an early lead and never allowed the Suns to get too close, despite four of Phoenix's five starters being in double figures.

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again led the way for his squad, posting 31 points and eight assists to cap off a phenomenal series.

The Thunder's frontcourt duo of Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein both collected double-doubles, as Holmgren had 24 points and 12 boards, while Hartenstein added 18 points and 12 rebounds.

The Thunder will continue their quest for another title in the second round against either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Houston Rockets.