dailyloe.com – On April 25, 2026, the NBA playoffs feature an exciting quadruple-header of games. The matchups include 1 vs. 8 and 3 vs. 6 contests in both conferences.
The Detroit Pistons, top seeds in the Eastern Conference, face the Orlando Magic at noon. After losing Game 1, the Pistons evened the series in Game 2, winning their first home playoff game since 2008.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, also top seeds in the Western Conference, play against the eighth-seeded Phoenix Suns at 2:30 p.m. The Thunder have dominated the series, winning by an average of 24 points.
The Los Angeles Lakers, who won an overtime game against the Houston Rockets, are the only other Western Conference team seeking a 3-0 series lead. The Thunder are favored by -9.5 for Game 3.
The evening features two 3 vs. 6 matchups, beginning with the New York Knicks facing the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks lead the series 2-1 after two consecutive one-point victories.
CJ McCollum has been pivotal for Atlanta, scoring 32 points in Game 2 and hitting a game-winner in Game 3. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, aim to respond effectively.
In the Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets, seeded third, face the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves seek to extend their series lead to 3-1 after defeating the Nuggets in the last two games.
Here’s the complete NBA playoff schedule for April 25:
1. Detroit Pistons (1) vs. Orlando Magic (8) at noon, Kia Center, Orlando, Florida (Game 3)
2. Oklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. Phoenix Suns (8) at 2:30 p.m., Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, Arizona (Game 3)
3. New York Knicks (3) vs. Atlanta Hawks (6) at 5 p.m., Madison Square Garden, New York, New York (Game 4)
4. Denver Nuggets (3) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (6) at 7:30 p.m., Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado (Game 4)
