The 2026 NBA Playoffs begin today with four first-round games, including the Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at 1:00 PM ET and the Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers at 8:30 PM ET.
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2026 NBA Playoffs begin today
Four first-round matchups scheduled
Games include Raptors vs. Cavaliers and Rockets vs. Lakers
Coverage on NBC Sports and Peacock
More playoff games scheduled for tomorrow
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The NBA Playoff games start at 1:00 PM ET, with subsequent games at 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:30 PM ET.
Which teams are playing in the NBA Playoffs today?
Today's NBA Playoff games feature the Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers.
Where can I watch the NBA Playoff games today?
The NBA Playoff games can be watched on NBC Sports and Peacock.
What is the schedule for the NBA Playoffs tomorrow?
Tomorrow, the NBA Playoffs will feature the Detroit Pistons hosting the Orlando Magic at 6:30 PM ET and the Portland Trail Blazers facing the San Antonio Spurs at 9:00 PM ET.
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NBC Sports will present up to 23 games in the First Round and 11 games in the Conference Semifinals across either NBC and Peacock, or Peacock and NBCSN. Playoff programming concludes with exclusive coverage of the Western Conference Finals on NBC and Peacock
Peacock NBA Monday will stream up to three Monday night games each week throughout the regular season. Coast 2 Coast Tuesday presents doubleheaders on Tuesday nights throughout the regular season on NBC and Peacock. On most Tuesdays, an 8 p.m. ET game will be on NBC stations in the Eastern and Central time zones, and an 8 p.m. PT game on NBC stations in the Pacific and often Mountain time zones.
Check local listings each week. Both games will stream live nationwide on Peacock. Sunday Night Basketball coverage will also be available on NBC and Peacock. For a full schedule of the NBA on NBC and Peacock, click here.
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NBA on NBC 2025-26 Schedule:
Click here to see the full list of NBA games that will air on NBC and Peacock this season.
