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NBA Playoffs First Round 2026 Schedule and Key Dates

A full look at the schedule and broadcast information for the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13

How Magic’s Awful Loss to Celtics Completely Shook Up Eastern Conference Playoff Picture

The Magic lost against the Celtics’ backups, a brutal defeat with ripple effects felt throughout the East playoff picture.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13

An Emotional Doris Burke Pays Tribute to Mark Jones As He Calls Final ESPN Game

Sunday’s Magic at Celtics game marked not only the end of the NBA regular season for two Eastern Conference playoff contenders, but the end of an era for ESPN.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13

Knicks keep heat on Celtics, Raptors level with Hawks

The race for a direct finals berth will come down to the last days of the NBA's regular season, with Australian star Dyson Daniels' Atlanta in the spotlight.

AAP · Apr 10

NBA Championship Power Rankings: Why These Six Teams Have the Best Shot at Winning a Title

Breaking down the six teams left standing in the final edition of SI’s NBA championship power rankings.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8

Doc Rivers Told Bucks Players to ‘Google Me’ in a Meeting—It Did Not Go Well

Doc Rivers implored his Milwaukee Bucks players to Google his résumé during a team meeting. It didn’t go over well.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7

Giannis Antetokounmpo Has High Praise For Coaches Like Joe Mazzulla Who Don’t Make Excuses

Giannis wants to stay in Milwaukee, but sounds like he thinks he’d be better off somewhere else.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7

Michael Malone: Five Great NBA Coaches You Probably Didn’t Know Worked in College

The former Nuggets boss is headed back to school.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6

Double Dose: Flavor Flav visits Fenway Park and TD Garden on same day

Flavor Flav was a part of a sports doubleheader in Boston on Sunday

The Independent UK · Apr 5

How Jayson Tatum’s Terrific Play After Return From Achilles Injuries Stacks Up Across NBA History

Jayson Tatum’s play since returning from his Achilles injury has been remarkable. How do his numbers compare to stars who have returned from similar injuries in the past?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 2