2026 NBA Playoffs officially underway with four first-round games today

The 2026 NBA Playoffs have officially begun with multiple first-round matchups across both conferences. The action-packed day features some of the most intriguing first-round series of the season. Hawks vs. Knicks marks a fourth playoff meeting between these two teams. The Suns, seeded 8th in the West, face the defending NBA champion Thunder. Meanwhile, the Lakers host the Rockets in a star-studded matchup featuring Kevin Durant and LeBron James. The Nuggets already defeated the Timberwolves, and the Cavaliers beat the Raptors to kick off the day. With games throughout the day at 1 PM, 3:30 PM, 6 PM, and 8:30 PM ET, fans have non-stop playoff basketball.