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NBA Playoffs: Team to advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals

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NBA Playoffs: Team to advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals

NEW
May 5, 2027
Polymarket

$1,588 Vol.

Polymarket

Philadelphia 76ers

$42 Vol.

55%

Miami Heat

$89 Vol.

33%

Cleveland Cavaliers

$0 Vol.

32%

Toronto Raptors

$0 Vol.

31%

Detroit Pistons

$223 Vol.

27%

Boston Celtics

$0 Vol.

25%

Indiana Pacers

$0 Vol.

25%

Charlotte Hornets

$0 Vol.

17%

Orlando Magic

$0 Vol.

16%

Atlanta Hawks

$0 Vol.

15%

Washington Wizards

$231 Vol.

6%

Brooklyn Nets

$100 Vol.

5%

Chicago Bulls

$107 Vol.

3%

Milwaukee Bucks

$775 Vol.

1%

New York Knicks

$21 Vol.

64%

This market will resolve “Yes” if the listed team reaches the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2027 NBA Playoffs. If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2027 NBA Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". If the 2027 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or the Eastern Conference Semifinals matchups have not been declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA (https://www.nba.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The Eastern Conference enters the 2026-27 season as one of the deepest in recent memory, with the defending champion Knicks, 60-win Pistons, and reloaded 76ers headlined by LeBron James among the top contenders. Recent roster moves including James joining Philadelphia alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, potential Kawhi Leonard return to Toronto, and Giannis Antetokounmpo landing in Miami have elevated multiple teams' ceilings. Standings from the prior campaign show the Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, and Cavaliers as the top seeds, while injuries, rest management, and early-season form will shape first-round matchups and advancement to the conference semifinals. Historical home-court advantages and playoff experience favor established clubs in best-of-seven series.

This market will resolve “Yes” if the listed team reaches the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2027 NBA Playoffs.

If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2027 NBA Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No".

If the 2027 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or the Eastern Conference Semifinals matchups have not been declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA (https://www.nba.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve “Yes” if the listed team reaches the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2027 NBA Playoffs. If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2027 NBA Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". If the 2027 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or the Eastern Conference Semifinals matchups have not been declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA (https://www.nba.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$1,588
End Date
May 5, 2027
Market Opened
Sep 2, 2026, 5:53 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.nba.com/
This market will resolve “Yes” if the listed team reaches the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2027 NBA Playoffs. If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2027 NBA Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". If the 2027 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or the Eastern Conference Semifinals matchups have not been declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA (https://www.nba.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The Eastern Conference enters the 2026-27 season as one of the deepest in recent memory, with the defending champion Knicks, 60-win Pistons, and reloaded 76ers headlined by LeBron James among the top contenders. Recent roster moves including James joining Philadelphia alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, potential Kawhi Leonard return to Toronto, and Giannis Antetokounmpo landing in Miami have elevated multiple teams' ceilings. Standings from the prior campaign show the Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, and Cavaliers as the top seeds, while injuries, rest management, and early-season form will shape first-round matchups and advancement to the conference semifinals. Historical home-court advantages and playoff experience favor established clubs in best-of-seven series.

This market will resolve “Yes” if the listed team reaches the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2027 NBA Playoffs.

If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2027 NBA Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No".

If the 2027 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or the Eastern Conference Semifinals matchups have not been declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA (https://www.nba.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve “Yes” if the listed team reaches the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2027 NBA Playoffs. If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2027 NBA Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". If the 2027 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or the Eastern Conference Semifinals matchups have not been declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA (https://www.nba.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$1,588
End Date
May 5, 2027
Market Opened
Sep 2, 2026, 5:53 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.nba.com/

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Frequently Asked Questions

"NBA Playoffs: Team to advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 15 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "New York Knicks" at 64%, followed by "Philadelphia 76ers" at 55%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 64¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 64% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"NBA Playoffs: Team to advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Sep 2, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "NBA Playoffs: Team to advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals," browse the 15 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "NBA Playoffs: Team to advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals" is "New York Knicks" at 64%, meaning the market assigns a 64% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Philadelphia 76ers" at 55%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "NBA Playoffs: Team to advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.