NBA playoffs bracket
Definition
A visual diagram illustrating the structure of the National Basketball Association (NBA) postseason tournament, showing team seedings, matchups, and advancement paths through rounds like the first round, conference semifinals, conference finals, and NBA Finals.
A fan-created or official chart used for predicting playoff outcomes, often filled out for office pools, betting, or casual enjoyment, where brackets narrow down 16 teams to a single champion.
Examples
My NBA playoffs bracket had the underdogs winning it all, because who needs logic when you've got vibes.
Filling out an NBA playoffs bracket is like playing fantasy basketball, but with real heartbreak when your picks flop.
She printed the NBA playoffs bracket and turned it into wall art, claiming it predicted her life choices better than a horoscope.
The NBA playoffs bracket looks straightforward until LeBron decides to rewrite it single-handedly.