The NBA's Play-In Tournament continues on Wednesday when the 9-seed Raptors host the 10-seed Bulls. One team will extend its season with one more Play-In game while the other will begin its offseason planning.
In many ways, this win-or-go-home situation will feel like a Game 7.
Toronto finished the season with a middle-of-the-road 41-41 record but an impressive 27-14 record at Scotiabank Arena, including two victories over Chicago, which was 18-23 on the road in 2022-23.
As it stands, 10 seeds are 0-4 in the NBA Play-In Tournament, meaning the Bulls will look to make history on Wednesday, while the Raptors will lean on their unique home court advantage to keep their season alive.
Whichever team wins will play another day, getting back in action on Friday against the loser of the Play-In game between the Heat and Hawks.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know in order to tune into this Play-In game.
PLAY-IN PREVIEWS: Raptors vs. Bulls | Pelicans vs. Thunder
What channel is Raptors vs. Bulls on?
- TV channel (US): ESPN
- TV channel (CA): TSN
- Live stream: Sling TV
In the United States, Raptors vs. Bulls will air nationally on ESPN. Mark Jones will handle play-by-play duties alongside analyst Doris Burke while Cassidy Hubbarth reports from the sideline. In Canada, Raptors vs. Bulls will air on TSN.
Viewers in the U.S. can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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What time is Raptors vs. Bulls
- Date: Wednesday, April 12
- Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
Raptors vs. Bulls from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto will tip off around 7 p.m. ET.
MORE: Dates, TV schedule, brackets for 2023 NBA Playoffs
NBA Play-In Tournament schedule
Tuesday, April 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | |
| Game 1 | Hawks vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 2 | Timberwolves vs. Lakers | 10 p.m. | TNT |
Wednesday, April 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | |
| Game 3 | Bulls vs. Raptors | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 4 | Thunder vs. Pelicans | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Friday, April 14
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | |
| Game 5 | Winner of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 1 | 7/7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 6 | Winner of Game 4 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 9:30/10 p.m. | ESPN |
NBA Playoff matchups 2023
Eastern Conference
(1) Bucks vs. (8) Play-In winner
(2) Celtics vs. (7) Play-In winner
(3) 76ers vs. (6) Nets
(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Knicks
Western Conference
(1) Nuggets vs. (8) Play-In winner
(2) Grizzlies vs. (7) Play-In winner
(3) Kings vs. (6) Warriors
(4) Suns vs. (5) Clippers
NBA Playoff schedule 2023: First round
The NBA has released the partial schedule for the first weekend of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The schedule for Saturday, April 15 is set while the schedule for Sunday, April 16 has yet to be determined.
Check back for updates on the full weekend schedule as well as the schedule for the entirety of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
(All times Eastern)
Saturday, April 15
| Game | Time | National TV (US) |
| Nets vs. 76ers (Game 1) | 1 p.m. | ESPN |
| No. 7 seed vs. Celtics (Game 1) | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Knicks vs. Cavaliers (Game 1) | 6 p.m. | ESPN |
| Warriors vs. Kings (Game 1) | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
Sunday, April 16
| Game | Time | National TV (US) |
| No. 8 seed vs. Bucks (Game 1) | TBD | TBD |
| No. 8 seed vs. Nuggets (Game 1) | TBD | TBD |
| No. 7 seed vs. Grizzlies (Game 1) | TBD | TBD |
| Clippers vs. Suns (Game 1) | TBD | TBD |
