The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs is off and running.

Here's the full NBA schedule, for April 27, including game times, TV channels, scores, odds and how to stream.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves head into Ball Arena tonight for a pivotal Game 5 with a chance to eliminate the Denver Nuggets and advance to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. After dismantling Denver in consecutive home games to take a 3-1 series lead,

An exciting three-game NBA playoff slate is set for Monday night, and there are two teams that could end their first-round matchups:  Detroit Pistons @ Orlando

Cleveland leads the series 2-1 over Toronto heading into Game 4. Get the NBA playoff breakdown and best betting pick for Cavs vs. Raptors today.

The Orlando Magic won Game 3, 113-105, and are up 2-1 in the first round series over the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons have a chance to tie up the series 2-2 and go back to Detroit for Game 5, while the Magic can go up 3-1 with another home win Monday night.

The second-to-last day of the NBA regular season delivers at least six games with playoff implications. Here's a look at the biggest matchups.

A pivotal playoff Sunday presents four matchups with major stakes. Three of today's games are in series sitting at 2-1, which signals sincere motivation for respective underdogs. The Houston Rockets, meanwhile, are looking to stave off a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers.

The NBA, typically, saves its best for last. Here's hoping that rings true again this spring. You may have noticed there's a lot of bad basketball out there right now. Blowouts are happening with record-setting regularity. Some teams are tanking, which is ...