The 2026 NBA Playoffs are tipped off, and the league’s top teams are all vying for an NBA title on the courts. Here’s how to watch all of the top NBA playoffs game on TV today.
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NBA Playoff Games on TV Today
All times ET
Tuesday, April 28
Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics — 7:00 PM — ESPN, ESPN Deportes
The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 at TD Garden with a chance to close out the series in front of their home crowd after a dominant 128-96 win in Game 4. Joel Embiid returned from an appendectomy in Game 4 but could not prevent the blowout, as Payton Pritchard scored 32 points and Jayson Tatum added 30 points and 11 assists for Boston. Philadelphia will need a complete performance to extend the series, while the Celtics, who shot 45.3% from three in Game 4, have controlled this matchup at every level.
Boston leads the series 3-1
Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks — 8:00 PM — NBC
The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks meet at Madison Square Garden for a pivotal Game 5 after the Knicks won Game 4 by 114-98 to erase Atlanta’s 2-1 series lead and level the series. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his first career playoff triple-double in Game 4 and OG Anunoby led all scorers with 22 points as New York seized the momentum heading home. The Knicks were a top-five home team all season at MSG, and Atlanta enters as a heavy underdog at a building where New York’s crowd has been a consistent factor all year.
Series tied 2-2
Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs — 9:30 PM — ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Victor Wembanyama returned from a concussion and fueled one of the most remarkable reversals in recent playoff history, as the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point halftime deficit to win Game 4 by 21 points and take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Spurs at 62-20 are one of the Western Conference’s elite teams and look to close out the series at home in Game 5 at the AT&T Center. Portland at 42-40 faces a steep hill after squandering a big lead in Game 4, and San Antonio enters as heavy favorites to advance to the second round.
San Antonio leads the series 3-1
Where to Watch NBA Games
There are plenty of places to make sure you don’t miss a moment of your favorite NBA team’s season. Here’s where to watch NBA games on TV today and all season long:
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ABC: Find your local affiliate channel here
- TNT: Channel 245
- NBA TV HD: Channel 216
- NBA League Pass*
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