The NBA has announced the schedule for the first round of the 2026 playoffs. This year’s matchups are set, featuring highly competitive teams in the race for the championship. Below are the details regarding each matchup, including dates, times, and current series standings.
NBA Playoffs: Round 1 Schedule and Scores Released
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors
- Cleveland leads series 1-0
- Game 1: Cleveland 126, Toronto 113
- Upcoming Games:
- April 20: at Cleveland, 7 p.m.
- April 23: at Toronto, 8 p.m.
- April 26: at Toronto, 1 p.m.
- April 29: at Cleveland, time TBD
- May 1: at Toronto, time TBD
- May 3: at Cleveland, time TBD
New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks
- New York leads series 1-0
- Game 1: New York 113, Atlanta 102
- Upcoming Games:
- April 20: at New York, 8 p.m.
- April 23: at Atlanta, 7 p.m.
- April 25: at Atlanta, 6 p.m.
- April 28: at New York, time TBD
- April 30: at Atlanta, time TBD
- May 2: at New York, time TBD
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- Upcoming Games:
- April 19: at Boston, 1 p.m.
- April 21: at Boston, 7 p.m.
- April 24: at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
- April 26: at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
- April 28: at Boston, time TBD
- April 30: at Philadelphia, time TBD
- May 2: at Boston, time TBD
Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic
- Upcoming Games:
- April 19: at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.
- April 22: at Detroit, 7 p.m.
- April 25: at Orlando, 1 p.m.
- April 27: at Orlando, time TBD
- April 29: at Detroit, time TBD
- May 1: at Orlando, time TBD
- May 3: at Detroit, time TBD
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets
- Game 1: Los Angeles 107, Houston 98
- Upcoming Games:
- April 21: at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
- April 24: at Houston, 8 p.m.
- April 26: at Houston, 9:30 p.m.
- April 29: at Los Angeles, time TBD
- May 1: at Houston, time TBD
- May 3: at Los Angeles, time TBD
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Denver leads series 1-0
- Game 1: Denver 116, Minnesota 105
- Upcoming Games:
- April 20: at Denver, 10:30 p.m.
- April 23: at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m.
- April 25: at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.
- April 27: at Denver, time TBD
- April 30: at Minnesota, time TBD
- May 2: at Denver, time TBD
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Upcoming Games:
- April 19: at San Antonio, 9 p.m.
- April 21: at San Antonio, 8 p.m.
- April 24: at Portland, 10:30 p.m.
- April 26: at Portland, 3:30 p.m.
- April 28: at San Antonio, time TBD
- April 30: at Portland, time TBD
- May 2: at San Antonio, time TBD
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns
- Upcoming Games:
- April 19: at Oklahoma City, 3:30 p.m.
- April 22: at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m.
- April 25: at Phoenix, 3:30 p.m.
- April 27: at Phoenix, time TBD
- April 29: at Oklahoma City, time TBD
- May 1: at Phoenix, time TBD
- May 3: at Oklahoma City, time TBD
The excitement surrounding the NBA playoffs is palpable. Fans eagerly await the intense matchups and standout performances. The games are pivotal for teams in their quest for the title.
