NBA Games Today on TV: Previews & How to Watch

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NBA Games on TV Today 

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Wednesday, April 1

Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic – 7:00 PM ET – NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports South, FanDuel Sports Southeast, FanDuel Sports Florida

Atlanta enters on a nine-game winning streak and sits a half-game ahead of Toronto for the fifth seed, with the Hawks’ league-leading assist rate and one of the fastest tempos in the league fueling an offense averaging 120.2 points over their last ten games — a stretch driven by Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and the perimeter pressure of Dyson Daniels. Orlando, two games back of sixth and firmly in play-in territory, will ask Paolo Banchero (22.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists) and Desmond Bane (20.6 points, 38.7% from three) to carry the offensive load without Franz Wagner, Anthony Black, or Jonathan Isaac, all of whom remain sidelined with injuries. The Magic’s best path to an upset runs through their interior physicality, shot-blocking volume, and a deliberate half-court pace that could neutralize Atlanta’s transition advantage.

Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards – 7:00 PM ET – NBA League Pass, Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Philadelphia makes the trip to the nation’s capital with a clear objective: Stay healthy, build rhythm and lock in play-in positioning with the postseason two weeks away. The 76ers at 41-34 have recently gotten Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George on the floor together after a stretch of injuries disrupted the trio’s continuity, and Maxey will look to exploit a Washington defense that ranks among the league’s worst in points allowed. The Wizards at 17-58 have been eliminated from contention but have shown individual promise throughout the season, with Alex Sarr developing into a credible two-way presence and rookie Will Riley providing scoring punch off the bench.

Boston Celtics at Miami Heat – 7:30 PM ET – ESPN, ESPN Deportes, NBC Sports Boston, FanDuel Sports Sun

The Celtics travel to South Beach in a matchup with genuine seeding stakes, as Boston at 50-25 holds a 2.5-game cushion over the Knicks for the No. 2 seed in the East with the regular season winding down. Jaylen Brown has been the engine of this Celtics run all season, stepping into the primary scoring role following Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury and averaging a career-high 29.8 points per game to go with 6.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists — numbers that have kept Boston firmly in the East’s upper tier despite significant roster turnover. Miami at 40-36 is fighting to stay in play-in contention and will lean on its defensive identity and physicality to slow Brown and disrupt Boston’s ball movement in the half court.

Sacramento Kings at Toronto Raptors – 8:00 PM ET – NBA League Pass, NBC Sports California

The lottery-bound Kings visit Scotiabank Arena with a 19-57 record and no postseason stakes, while a Toronto team at 42-32 has clinched a playoff berth and is currently projected as the No. 6 seed in the East, a position that would set up a first-round matchup with the Knicks. Brandon Ingram has been Toronto’s steadiest scoring presence, and the Raptors’ combination of playoff-caliber urgency and home comfort gives them a decisive edge against a Sacramento squad that has been cycling through its young rotation in preparation for the offseason. Scottie Barnes’s two-way versatility and the Raptors’ rebounding discipline will be central factors in establishing control, particularly against a Kings team that has struggled to limit opponents’ second-chance opportunities.

New York Knicks at Memphis Grizzlies – 8:00 PM ET – NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports South, MSG Sports Network

New York arrives in Memphis at 48-27 with the No. 3 seed secured and a first-round date with the Raptors on the horizon, making this a final opportunity to sharpen the rotation before the postseason. Jalen Brunson continues to direct one of the East’s most efficient offenses, and OG Anunoby’s perimeter defense provides the kind of versatile two-way presence that will be essential come playoff time. The Grizzlies at 25-50 have been eliminated from contention and are playing out the string in lottery positioning, with development of younger players the primary organizational objective. Memphis will compete with its characteristic physicality and transition aggression, but the Knicks’ depth, experience, and seeding motivation make them heavy favorites in a game New York will be eager to use for lineup experimentation without putting key contributors at unnecessary risk.

Milwaukee Bucks at Houston Rockets – 8:00 PM ET – NBA League Pass, Space City Home Network, FanDuel Sports Wisconsin

A postseason-bound Houston squad hosts a Bucks team that has been eliminated from contention, creating a meaningful stakes imbalance heading into tip-off at Toyota Center. The Rockets at 45-29 are in a tight race with the Minnesota Timberwolves for West seeding, and every win carries genuine consequences for their first-round matchup positioning — Kevin Durant’s mid-range efficiency and Reed Sheppard’s steal-generating pressure in the backcourt will be central to maintaining their competitive edge. Milwaukee at 29-45 has had a disappointing season by franchise standards but will present a physical challenge through its frontcourt size, which could create rebounding difficulties for a Houston rotation that has at times been susceptible to second-chance points. The Rockets’ home offensive rating and transition pace should ultimately be the deciding factors, provided they avoid the kind of defensive breakdowns that have occasionally undermined their performances against mid-tier competition.

Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls – 8:00 PM ET – NBA League Pass, Chicago Sports Network, FanDuel Sports Midwest/Kansas City

Two eliminated Eastern Conference franchises close out the final stretch of a long season at the United Center, with draft positioning and player development the primary objectives on both benches. Indiana at 17-58 ranks among the league’s most lottery-favorable records, while Chicago at 29-46 has shown enough in-season improvement to suggest a more competitive foundation heading into the offseason. Jay Huff has been one of the league’s premier shot-blockers for the Pacers all season, and his interior presence against Chicago’s frontcourt will be one of the more compelling individual battles in an otherwise low-stakes contest. Matas Buzelis has likewise developed into a capable rim-protecting presence for the Bulls, and the paint battle between two young, long big men could provide a preview of how each franchise’s core will look as they begin to rebuild around emerging talent.

Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz – 9:00 PM ET – NBA League Pass, Altitude Sports and Entertainment, Sinclair

The Nuggets travel to Salt Lake City riding a six-game winning streak and carrying the No. 4 seed in the West at 48-28, where they are projected to open the playoffs against Minnesota, making this late-season contest primarily a maintenance exercise for a team building real momentum. Nikola Jokić remains the organizational fulcrum, ranking among the league leaders in rebounds and assists while his gravity continues to unlock the scoring of Jamal Murray and Denver’s supporting cast, giving the Nuggets one of the West’s most dangerous offensive floors when fully operational. The Jazz at 21-55 have been eliminated from contention and are managing a young roster with an eye toward the draft lottery, with pace and athleticism their most reliable tools for keeping the game competitive. Denver’s structural advantages — particularly Jokić’s ability to operate as the primary hub on both ends — should be decisive, but the Nuggets will be equally focused on player health and rotational readiness as the postseason approaches.

San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors – 10:00 PM ET – ESPN, ESPN Deportes, NBC Sports Bay Area, FanDuel Sports Southwest

San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama has been otherworldly over the past month, going 14-1 with the Spurs while averaging 26.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, and a league-best 3.7 blocks per game in March. He capped that run with a 41-point, 16-rebound performance against Chicago on Monday that reinforced his status as one of the sport’s most impactful two-way forces. Golden State enters severely shorthanded, with Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody lost for the season and Stephen Curry still managing right knee soreness that has limited his availability, leaving Brandin Podziemski and the remaining rotation to try to manufacture enough offense to keep the game competitive against a San Antonio defense anchored by Wembanyama’s rim deterrence. Head coach Mitch Johnson’s club has clinched the Southwest Division title and the No. 2 seed, giving San Antonio some flexibility in managing minutes, though Wembanyama’s recent dominance and the team’s 25-of-27 surge suggest the Spurs have little interest in coasting into the postseason.

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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