There is just one day left in the NBA regular season, and yet after 81 across nearly six months of action, hardly anything is set in stone for the upcoming NBA playoffs.
In the Western Conference, Oklahoma City, Denver, and Minnesota are tied atop the standings, knotted with 56-25 records as they vie for the No. 1 seed. Meanwhile, Phoenix and New Orleans are jockeying to stay out of the Play-In Tournament, while Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Golden State are hoping to boost their Play-In seeding.
Things are just as tenuous in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee, Cleveland, and New York are still alive to claim the coveted No. 2 seed. Orlando and Indiana are looking to avoid the Play-In Tournament, while Philadelphia is hoping to climb its way out. Miami, too, is fighting for a top-six seed.
In fact, the only playoff matchup that has been solidified is the 4 vs. 5 battle in the Western Conference, with the Clippers and Mavericks set to square off in Round One.
With every team in action, the slate is set for a high-stakes, drama-filled day across the NBA. It's a fitting appetizer for next week, with the Play-In Tournament set to begin on Tuesday and the Playoffs to begin on Saturday.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know and all the information on how to tune in.
NBA schedule today
Here is the NBA schedule on Sunday, April 14, the final day of the 2023-24 regular season.
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wizards vs. Celtics | 1 p.m | MNMT, NBC Sports Boston |
| Hornets vs. Cavaliers | 1 p.m. | Bally Sports South East, Bally Sports Ohio |
| Hawks vs. Pacers | 1 p.m. | Bally Sports South East, Bally Sports Indiana |
| Raptors vs. Heat | 1 p.m. | SportsNet, Bally Sports Sun |
| Bulls vs. Knicks | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| Bucks vs. Magic | 1 p.m. | Bally Sports Wisconsin, Bally Sports Florida |
| Nets vs. 76ers | 1 p.m. | My9, NBC Sports Philadelphia |
| Nuggets vs. Grizzlies | 3:30 p.m. | Altitude, Bally Sports South East |
| Suns vs. Timberwolves | 3:30 p.m. | Arizona's Family Sports, Bally Sports North |
| Lakers vs. Pelicans | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| Mavericks vs. Thunder | 3:30 p.m. | Bally Sports South West, Bally Sports Oklahoma |
| Pistons vs. Spurs | 3:30 p.m. | Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports South West |
| Jazz vs. Warriors | 3:30 p.m. | KJZZ, NBC Sports Bay Area |
| Rockets vs. Clippers | 3:30 p.m. | Space City Home Network, Bally Sports SoCal |
| Trail Blazers vs. Kings | 3:30 p.m. | Root Sports Plus, NBCSCA |
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What channel is the NBA on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling, NordVPN
Two of Sunday's games will air nationally on ESPN: Bulls-Knicks will tip off on the network at around 1 p.m. ET, followed by Lakers-Pelicans at 3:30 p.m. ET.
The rest of the games will be featured locally on respective regional sports networks.
Fans hoping to stream the action can do so on Sling. Sling is the home for the avid sports fans, offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1, and more.
If a game is not available to watch live in your location, or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device in the world.
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