Today's schedule features a split-session format, beginning with a heavy Eastern Conference focus followed by a late-night Western Conference showdown. All 30 teams are in action, making this one of the most significant days in the professional basketball calendar.
Early Session: Eastern Conference Seeding Battles
The first wave of games tips off at 6:00 PM ET (11:00 PM WAT). This window features critical matchups for the defending Eastern Conference contenders and teams vying for home-court advantage.
* Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics: 6:00 PM ET / 11:00 PM WAT (National TV: ESPN)
* Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers: 6:00 PM ET / 11:00 PM WAT
* Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat: 6:00 PM ET / 11:00 PM WAT
* Charlotte Hornets at New York Knicks: 6:00 PM ET / 11:00 PM WAT
* Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors: 6:00 PM ET / 11:00 PM WAT
* Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers: 6:00 PM ET / 11:00 PM WAT
* Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers: 6:00 PM ET / 11:00 PM WAT
Late Session: Western Conference Firefight
The second wave begins at 8:30 PM ET (1:30 AM WAT, Monday). The focus shifts to the Western Conference, where the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder and a resurgent San Antonio Spurs look to lock in their final positions.
* Denver Nuggets at San Antonio Spurs: 8:30 PM ET / 1:30 AM WAT (National TV: ESPN)
* Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder: 8:30 PM ET / 1:30 AM WAT
* Golden State Warriors at LA Clippers: 8:30 PM ET / 1:30 AM WAT
* Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers: 8:30 PM ET / 1:30 AM WAT
* New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves: 8:30 PM ET / 1:30 AM WAT
* Sacramento Kings at Portland Trail Blazers: 8:30 PM ET / 1:30 AM WAT
* Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks: 8:30 PM ET / 1:30 AM WAT
* Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets: 8:30 PM ET / 1:30 AM WAT
What is at Stake?
Entering the final day, the Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder have secured the top seeds in their respective conferences. However, the battle for the 2nd through 6th seeds remains incredibly tight, especially in the East, where the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers are fighting to avoid the Play-In Tournament.
In the West, the Lakers and Warriors are locked in a struggle for Play-In positioning, with today's results determining whether they will have the luxury of home-court advantage in the do-or-die elimination games scheduled for later this week.
Following the conclusion of today's games, the NBA will officially announce the full schedule for the Play-In Tournament, which is set to begin on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.