The 2026 NBA Playoffs officially tip off on Tuesday, April 14, with the start of the Play-In Tournament. Throughout the next few days, four teams will be eliminated from the postseason, while four teams will punch their tickets to the full playoff bracket.
Every game throughout the Play-In Tournament will be streamed live on Prime Video.
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It all starts with a doubleheader on Tuesday night, followed by a doubleheader on Wednesday. The loser of each game for the No. 7 seed in their respective divisions will advance to a do-or-die game on Friday night.
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In the opening game on Tuesday, the Charlotte Hornets face the Miami Heat in an elimination game, while the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers battle for the No. 7 seed out West.
On Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic kick things off in the early game for the No. 7 seed in the East, while the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors play for their postseason lives.
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A full look at the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament can be seen below.
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Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video — Loser is eliminated from playoffs
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Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 10:00 p.m. ET, Prime Video — Winner gets No. 7 seed in Western Conference
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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic, 7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video — Winner gets No. 7 seed in Eastern Conference
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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors, 10:00 p.m. ET, Prime Video — Loser is eliminated from playoffs
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76ers/Magic vs. Hornets/Heat, 7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video — Winner gets No. 8 seed in East, loser is eliminated
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Suns/Trail Blazers vs. Clippers/Warriors, 10:00 p.m. ET, Prime Video — Winner gets No. 8 seed in West, loser is eliminated
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