"The comebacks playoffs? That's how epic the first round can be"
We analyze the possibility of seeing historic comebacks in several series in this first round of the NBA 2026 playoffs.
Up to 4 out of the 8 NBA 2026 playoffs first-round matchups could witness comebacks rarely seen in the history of this competition. The current equality and the spectacular level of basketball being displayed have spectators closely following potential stories of overcoming adversity by franchises that seemed eliminated.
Undoubtedly, the most spectacular scenario would be seeing the Houston Rockets overturning the 0-3 deficit they had against the Lakers. The Texans seem to have found the necessary rhythm to cause significant trouble for LeBron James' team, who even with Reaves' return couldn't assert their authority in the fifth game. Fear now permeates all levels of the Lakers, who do not want to be remembered as the franchise that squandered such a substantial lead.
Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets were the favorites at the beginning of their series against the Magic and the Timberwolves, but they found themselves in a 1-3 hole teetering on the brink. They have managed to secure an extra chance and look relatively optimistically towards the future, although aware that they are still in dire straits. The team from Colorado seems to have an advantage due to the injuries of Edwards and Di Vincenzo, but they should not underestimate the competitive spirit of the Minneapolis team.
Houston could come back from 3-0 vs the Lakers
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnor) April 30, 2026
Detroit could come back from 3-1 vs the Magic
Philly could come back from 3-1 vs the Celtics
Denver could come back from 3-1 vs the Wolves
What a wild first round.
To top it off, Philadelphia 76ers will try to pull off an epic surprise against a Boston Celtics team not performing at the expected level. Joel Embiid's return to the Sixers' dynamics could be decisive in this potential comeback, which would cause a seismic shift in the Eastern Conference. These NBA 2026 playoffs are undoubtedly providing emotions seldom experienced at this stage of the postseason in previous years.
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