NBA playoff bracket
Definition
A visual diagram outlining the structure of the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs, displaying team seedings, matchups, and progression paths from conference semifinals through the NBA Finals.
The hierarchical tournament chart used in the NBA postseason to determine championship contenders, often filled out by fans for prediction pools.
Examples
My NBA playoff bracket was flawless until the eighth seed decided to play like the Dream Team.
Filling out the NBA playoff bracket feels like a surefire way to jinx your favorite team's entire season.
The NBA playoff bracket turned into a comedy of errors when every underdog barked louder than expected.
Office pools revolve around the NBA playoff bracket, where coworkers bond over mutual delusions of bracketology expertise.