Every NBA Champion Since 2015 Has Won First Round In Five Or Fewer Games
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Every NBA Champion Since 2015 Has Won First Round In Five Or Fewer Games
The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs as they look to extend a remarkable 11-year pattern in which every NBA champion has advanced past the first round in five or fewer games. The streak dates to the Golden State Warriors' title run in 2015. Oklahoma City also swept the Memphis Grizzlies in last season's first round en route to the championship, making the Thunder just the sixth team to sweep the opening round and go on to win the title s...
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