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What NBA playoff games are scheduled for April 27, 2026?

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Four NBA playoff first-round games were scheduled for April 27, 2026: Pistons vs Magic Game 4, Thunder vs Suns Game 4, Celtics vs 76ers Game 5, and Knicks vs Hawks Game 5.

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Eastern Conference Game 1Pistons vs Magic Game 4 - Detroit led series 2-1
Eastern Conference Game 2Celtics vs 76ers Game 5 - Boston led series 3-1
Eastern Conference Game 3Knicks vs Hawks Game 5 - Series tied 2-2
Western Conference GameThunder vs Suns Game 4 - Oklahoma City led series 3-0
Playoff RoundFirst Round of 2026 NBA Playoffs

Eastern Conference Matchups

Three Eastern Conference first-round games were scheduled for April 27. The top-seeded Detroit Pistons faced the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic in Game 4 with Detroit holding a 2-1 series lead. The second-seeded Boston Celtics played the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 with Boston leading 3-1. The third-seeded New York Knicks matched up against the sixth-seeded Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 with the series tied 2-2.

Western Conference Matchup

One Western Conference first-round game was scheduled for April 27. The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder faced the eighth-seeded Phoenix Suns in Game 4 with Oklahoma City leading the series 3-0.

Series Context

Multiple headline items from April 27 indicate these games were scheduled for that date, with articles specifically addressing how to watch each matchup. The Pistons-Magic, Thunder-Suns, Celtics-76ers, and Knicks-Hawks games all had dedicated coverage regarding TV channels, start times, and betting information for Monday, April 27.

Sources

  1. NBA playoffs 2026: Current odds for every first-round series (sports.yahoo.com)
  2. Live Updates: Raptors, Spurs, Celtics and Rockets win (nba.com)

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