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The NBA Playoffs are underway, with two months of postseason basketball set to determine which team will take home the Larry O'Brien Trophy in 2026.
Oklahoma City took that honor last year and appears primed for a repeat after posting the league's best regular-season record at 64-18. The Spurs and Pistons also solidified their contender status by reaching the 60-win mark and the 2024 champion Celtics will like their chances as well.
Nothing is certain once the playoffs roll around, though, except the stars will be out and high drama awaits on the road to the NBA Finals.
Here's everything you need to know about when and where to watch today's games in the NBA Playoffs.
NBA games on TV today
Saturday, April 18
| Cavs vs. Raptors Game 1 | 1 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 1 | 3:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Knicks vs. Hawks Game 1 | 6 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Lakers vs. Rockets Game 1 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
See the full daily schedule below.
Where to watch NBA Playoffs games in 2026
- TV channels: ABC | ESPN | NBC
- Live streams: DIRECTV | ESPN app | Peacock | Prime Video
NBA Playoff action is spread across ABC, ESPN, NBC and Prime Video, though the NBA Finals remain on ABC. Fans have a wide range of streaming options to catch the postseason, including Prime, the ESPN app, and Peacock, with each service carrying specific games depending on their broadcast rights.
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NBA Playoffs daily schedule 2026
Sunday, April 19
| Celtics vs. 76ers Game 1 | 1 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
| Thunder vs. Suns/Warriors Game 1 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
| Pistons vs. Magic Game 1 | 6:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Game 1 | 9 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
Monday, April 20
| Cavs vs. Raptors Game 2 | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| Knicks vs. Hawks Game 2 | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 2 | 10:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
Tuesday, April 21
| Celtics vs. 76ers Game 2 | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Game 2 | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| Lakers vs. Rockets Game 2 | 10:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
Wednesday, April 22
| Pistons vs. Magic Game 2 | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
| Thunder vs. Suns/Warriors Game 2 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
Thursday, April 23
| Hawks vs. Knicks Game 3 | 7 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Raptors vs. Cavs Game 3 | 8 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 3 | 9:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
Friday, April 24
| 76ers vs. Celtics Game 3 | 7 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Rockets vs. Lakers Game 3 | 8 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Game 3 | 10:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
Saturday, April 25
| Magic vs. Pistons Game 3 | 1 p.m. | Peacock |
| Suns/Warriors vs. Thunder Game 3 | 3:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| Hawks vs. Knicks Game 4 | 6 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
Sunday, April 26
| Raptors vs. Cavs Game 4 | 1 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
| Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
| 76ers vs. Celtics Game 4 | 7 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| Rockets vs. Lakers Game 4 | 9:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
Monday, April 27
| Magic vs. Pistons Game 4 | TBD | TBD |
| Suns/Warriors vs. Thunder Game 4 | TBD | TBD |
| Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
* if necessary
Tuesday, April 28
| Celtics vs. 76ers Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| Knicks vs. Hawks Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
* if necessary
Wednesday, April 29
| Pistons vs. Magic Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| Cavs vs. Raptors Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| Thunder vs. Suns/Warriors Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| Lakers vs. Rockets Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
* if necessary
Thursday, April 30
| 76ers vs. Celtics Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| Hawks vs. Knicks Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
* if necessary
Friday, May 1
| Magic vs. Pistons Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| Raptors vs. Cavs Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| Rockets vs. Lakers Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| Suns/Warriors vs. Thunder Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
* if necessary
Saturday, May 2
| Celtics vs. 76ers Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
| Knicks vs. Hawks Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
| Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
| Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
* if necessary
Sunday, May 3
| Pistons vs. Magic Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
| Cavs vs. Raptors Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
| Thunder vs. Suns/Warriors Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
| Lakers vs. Rockets Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
* if necessary
NBA Playoffs round-by-round schedule 2026
- Play-In Tournament: April 14-17
- First round: April 18
- Conference semifinals: May 4-5 (possible move up to May 2-3)
- Conference finals: May 19-20 (possible move up to May 17-18)
- NBA Finals: June 3-June 19
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