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Tunnel Vision: Best Looks from Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs So Far

By Amiel Dugenia - May 07, 2026

Round two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs is here and as the stakes get bigger, the fits only get better.

The NBA postseason has officially shifted to the second round. Eight teams are now in the offseason, while the remaining eight continue their chase for this year’s Larry O’Brien Trophy. The stakes are higher, and every series win might be the push that the teams need and put them one step closer to basketball’s biggest prize.

On the court, elite basketball is a given. These world-class players always deliver when the lights are brightest. But off the court, they elevate things even more. The NBA tunnel has fully become its own runway and as always, there’s no shortage of standout fits.

Jarred Vanderbilt

Stylish man in a light blue polo, beige dress pants, sunglasses, and a beige shoulder bag walking down a hallway; event watermark in corner.
(Photo Credit: Los Angeles Lakers on Instagram)

Vando looked like a Hollywood star repping LA hoops. Even on the road, he pulled up in a baby blue rugby shirt, paired with slacks, dress shoes, and the right accessories, confidence included.

Jalen Williams

Model walking a runway in a pink denim jacket, white shirt, and flared blue jeans with black boots and silver jewelry.
(Photo Credit: Shot by JoJo and Oklahoma City Thunder on Instagram)

Though JDub did not play in Game 1, he still served with this look from the bench. A red-wash denim jacket over a vintage Sade tee set the tone. And if that’s not enough, he paired it with light-wash bootcut jeans and classic black dress shoes. 

Not everyone can rock a pair of bootcut jeans, but every piece in this JDub fit did its job.

Landry Shamet

Casual male traveler wearing a light blue shirt, white pants, brown cap and sunglasses, pulling a silver rolling suitcase outside a hotel entrance with a green tote over his shoulder.
(Photo Credit: New York Knicks on Instagram)

The Knicks just dominated Game 1, but Shamet came through with a fit that feels ready for vacation. The clean color palette, classy penny loafers, and handbag all come together seamlessly.

Karl-Anthony Towns

Man in a black button-up shirt, beige distressed cargo pants, white sneakers, cap and sunglasses exits a doorway pulling a black rolling suitcase with a green Louis Vuitton duffel on top.
(Photo Credit: New York Knicks on Instagram)

KAT kept it simple, but the details did all the work. A fully buttoned-up shirt paired with well-detailed trousers featuring subtle distressing. Another proof that less is more.

Jalen Duren

Male model in a blue jacket and black cap walks on stage, carrying a small backpack; StockX Pistons Arrivals branding visible in the background.
(Photo Credit: Detroit Pistons on Instagram)

The Pistons’ big man rocked a blue jacket in the same shade as his team, then repped the city with his hat to complete the look. Nothing too flashy, but it worked perfectly for the man in the middle.

Isaiah Hartenstein

Male model walking down a hallway with blue curtains, wearing a tan bomber jacket, white shirt, camo tie, and black trousers.
(Photo Credit: Oklahoma City Thunder on Instagram)

IHart makes another appearance and on his birthday, too. He wore a light leather jacket over a preppy base, with flowy trousers sitting perfectly on his dress shoes. The cow print tie ties it all together.

Jordan Clarkson

Stylish man in a black leather jacket with a bag slung over his shoulder, wearing oversized distressed jeans and sunglasses as he exits a building.
(Photo Credit: New York Knicks on Instagram)

One of the league’s best dressed never misses. This time, it’s a combo that always works: light denim and a dark jacket.

A black leather jacket over light-washed denim is timeless. The cropped cut of the jacket and the single distress on the jeans add just enough edge. But above all, it’s JC just being JC.

Banner Images from New York Knicks on Instagram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jarred Vanderbilt wore a baby blue rugby shirt paired with slacks, dress shoes, and confident accessories during Round 2 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, delivering a polished tunnel look even while playing on the road for the Lakers against their opponent.

Jalen Williams wore a red-wash denim jacket over a vintage Sade tee, paired with light-wash bootcut jeans and classic black dress shoes, standing out from the bench during Game 1 of Round 2 despite not playing that night due to injury.

Landry Shamet wore a clean, vacation-ready color palette with classy penny loafers and a handbag following the Knicks’ dominant Game 1 win over the 76ers in Round 2 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs postseason run this year.

Karl-Anthony Towns wore a fully buttoned-up shirt with well-detailed, subtly distressed trousers for his Round 2 tunnel look, favoring a minimalist approach where the fine details did all the styling work instead of flashy statement pieces or accessories.

Jordan Clarkson wore a black leather jacket over light-washed, single-distressed denim jeans during Round 2 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, a combination the roundup calls one of his timeless, signature go-to tunnel looks throughout the entire season.

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Amiel Dugenia

Amiel Dugenia

WRITER / SOCIAL MEDIA ASSOCIATE

Amiel Dugenia is a writer and social media associate at The GAME. His work explores the intersection of sports, lifestyle, fashion, and pop culture, with a focus on football, basketball, and pro wrestling.

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