Andrew Kim

The Los Angeles Lakers open their 2026 postseason at home against a Houston Rockets team that has reshaped itself into one of the West’s most intriguing contenders.

The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks meet once again in a playoff matchup that has grown into one of the East’s most entertaining rivalries.

The defending champion Denver Nuggets begin their 2026 playoff run against a Minnesota Timberwolves team built on size, defense, and physicality.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors open their first‑round series with two teams entering the postseason on very different trajectories.

The Golden State Warriors visit the Phoenix Suns in a win‑or‑go‑home Play‑In showdown Friday night at 10:00 PM ET at PHX Arena, exclusive on Amazon Prime Video.

The Golden State Warriors travel to the Intuit Dome to face the Los Angeles Clippers in a win‑or‑go‑home Western Conference Play‑In game on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The Orlando Magic travel to Philadelphia to face the 76ers in an Eastern Conference Play‑In game at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The Portland Trail Blazers travel to Phoenix to face the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference Play‑In game at Footprint Center on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

The Utah Jazz travel to Houston to take on the Rockets for a Western Conference matchup between two young teams looking to build momentum as the 2025–26 season enters its final stretch.

The Sacramento Kings travel to Memphis for a Western Conference matchup featuring two teams trending upward as the season enters its final third.