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
Monday, April 27
| Magic vs. Pistons Game 4 | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| Suns vs. Thunder Game 4 | 9:30 p.m. | Peacock |
| Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 5 | 10:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
See the full upcoming daily schedule below.
Where to watch NBA Playoffs games in 2026
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.
All games airing on ABC, ESPN and NBC are also available via DIRECTV Stream.
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NBA Playoffs daily schedule 2026
Tuesday, April 28
| Celtics vs. 76ers Game 5 | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
| Knicks vs. Hawks Game 5 | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Game 5 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
Wednesday, April 29
| Pistons vs. Magic Game 5 | 7 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Cavs vs. Raptors Game 5 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
| Thunder vs. Suns Game 5* | 9:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Lakers vs. Rockets Game 5 | 10 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
* 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 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 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
