NBA Playoffs: Are The Spurs The Biggest Threat To OKC? Knicks Vs Hawks + 76ers Vs Celtics

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss whether the Knicks can hold off the Hawks in a tightly contested series, how far the surging Spurs can go behind Victor Wembanyama and whether the Celtics are on a clear path to the Finals despite Joel Embiid’s return for the 76ers. The 2026 NBA playoffs are currently in the first round and several strong storylines are taking shape. The first-round playoff series between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks is currently tied 2-2 and has been one of the most competitive matchups so far. The Knicks won Game 1, but the Hawks responded by taking Games 2 and 3 behind clutch performances, including late-game shot-making from CJ McCollum. New York answered in Game 4 with a convincing 114-98 victory. With the series now effectively a best-of-three and shifting back to New York for Game 5, the outcome remains wide open heading into the final stretch. Who will win this series? The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as one of the hottest teams, jumping out to a 3-1 lead over the Portland Trail Blazers, powered by a dominant return from Victor Wembanyama. In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics also hold a 3-1 advantage against the Philadelphia 76ers, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading a deep and consistent squad despite the return of Joel Embiid. Are the Spurs the biggest threat to OKC? Is Joel Embiid an underachiever?