Who stands come playoffs? NBA 2K26 predicts all

We've seen it done in many a sports game, and NBA 2K26 is joining in on the fun. Recently, the 2K team let the game predict awards winners and the playoffs, with the Oklahoma City Thunder going back to back in returning to the NBA Finals. Check out the rest of the simulation results below!

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With the 2025–26 NBA season tipping off tomorrow, 2K used the hyper-realistic NBA 2K26 to simulate the full season and playoffs, predicting the reigning NBA Champions,Oklahoma City Thunder, will repeat as NBA Finals winners. NBA 2K26 cover athlete Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will earn the coveted Finals MVP title. More top highlights from the season sim include:

NBA 2K26 2025-26 Season Simulation Results

• Champions: Oklahoma City Thunder
• Finals MVP: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
• Rookie of the Year: Cooper Flagg
• Defensive Player of the Year: Victor Wembanyama
• Most Improved Player: Amen Thompson
• MVP: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
• Eastern Conference Finals: Knicks over Cavaliers in six games
• Western Conference Finals: Thunder over Nuggets in seven games

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