****************NBA Playoffs 2026 Play-In Begins****************
Key Questions
What are the NBA Play-In Tournament games on April 14?
The Play-In Tournament began on April 14 with Heat vs. Hornets at 7:30 ET, where the winner secures the East 9th seed, and Suns vs. Blazers later that evening. These games help set the playoff brackets updating to the first round on April 18.
Who are the top seeds in the 2026 NBA Playoffs conferences?
The Pistons are the #1 seed in the East, and the Thunder are #1 in the West. Play-In results will finalize the brackets ahead of the first round starting April 18.
What is the schedule for upcoming Play-In games?
Following the April 14 games, Sixers vs. Magic is set for Wednesday. The tournament is developing, with updated scores and TV schedules available for games determining playoff spots.
Play-In 4/14: Hornets 127-126 OT over Heat (East 9th advances vs Sixers-Magic loser Wed); Blazers 114-110 Suns (West 7th vs Spurs). Upcoming: Philly-Orlando (East 7/8, 7:30ET), Clippers-GSW (West, 10pm). Pistons #1 East, Thunder #1 West; first round 4/18.