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NBA brackets
/ˌɛn.biˈeɪ ˈbrækɪts/
Definition
1
The tournament bracket structure for the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs, diagramming team seedings, matchups, and elimination paths leading to the NBA Finals.
2
Printable or digital prediction charts that fans fill out to forecast outcomes in the NBA postseason, often used in office pools or betting contests.
Examples
My NBA brackets were flawless until the 8th seed pulled off that miracle upset – now I'm out $20 and my pride.
Filling out NBA brackets feels like being a genius scout until the play-in games turn everything upside down.
Her NBA brackets predicted a sweep for the Lakers, but reality served a seven-game humbling instead.
Office NBA brackets always end with someone claiming they 'knew it all along' after the bracket explodes.