Wow, just like that, and we’re already nearing the end of the NBA regular season, with less than a month to play before the final game of the season on Sunday, April 12, and nothing but important games from here on out, particularly if you’re one of the teams jockeying for playoff position.

The first game of tonight’s NBA Coast 2 Coast Tuesday doubleheader on NBC and Peacock features the Cavs vs. the Bucks, which certainly has its own playoff implications. Granted, if the Cavs keep playing like they have, there’s a good chance they’re safely in the NBA Playoffs, and avoiding Play-In territory.

But in the evening’s second game, the Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers, both teams are going to have to fight tooth and nail to avoid the Play-In. And that certainly starts tonight.

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How to watch tonight’s Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA on NBC game?

The first game of tonight’s NBA on NBC doubleheader begins with the Cleveland Cavaliers visiting the Milwaukee Bucks at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Game 2 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets starts at 10 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Both games will air in their respective regions on NBC, and you can catch all the action, regardless of region, streaming on Peacock. Live coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock with NBA Showtime, hosted by NBC Sports’ Maria Taylor alongside NBA legends Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady.

What are the playoff implications in the Nuggets vs. 76ers game tonight?Andre Drummond #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks the ball during a game.

Andre Drummond #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks the ball during a game.

What’s at stake for Philadelphia in tonight’s 76ers vs. Nuggets game?

Tonight’s Nuggets-Sixers game is crucial for both squads, as both teams are doing their darndest to avoid the Play-In Tournament, but both teams are right on the edge.

Things haven’t exactly gone as planned this season for the 76ers, as they’ve been one of the most injury-plagued teams in the entire NBA. As such, they’ve had to learn how to play for stretches at a time without All-Stars Joel Embiid (right oblique strain) and Tyrese Maxey (right finger tendon strain), among others. They’ve also had to deal with another perennial All-Star, forward Paul George, being out for 25 games after being suspended for violating league policy.

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But while injuries have hit the Sixers harder than most, there’s no sympathy in the NBA, and tonight is as important a game as they’ve faced this season, as they’ve now fallen into the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference, which means they’re not just in the Play-In Tournament, they’re on the bottom side of the bracket. But if they start winning, the teams in front of them are very reachable, including the 8th seeded (and red hot) Atlanta Hawks, who have the same record. Plus, the 76ers are only a game behind the 7th seed Miami Heat, and a game and a half behind the 6th seed Toronto Raptors and 5th seed Orlando Magic.

So yeah, they’ll need to find a way to win tonight. No small task while playing a mile-high in Denver, without Embiid, Maxey, George, Johni Broome (right knee surgery recovery), Jabari Walker (illness) and perhaps Dalen Terry (left shoulder impingement).

NBA on NBC

The NBA is officially back on NBC and Peacock, with exclusive games every week across broadcast and streaming featuring some of the biggest stars in the game.

The action kicks off every week with Peacock NBA Monday, featuring exclusive games streaming only on Peacock. Then on Tuesday nights, check out NBC’s Coast 2 Coast Tuesday, which features two marquee games in primetime. With Sunday Night Football wrapped up, the NBA has also taken over NBC’s weekends with Sunday Night Basketball, with a primetime showcase game every week to wrap up the weekend.

Check out the full schedule for every NBA game on NBC and Peacock this season right here.

From real-time stats and predictive fun to highlight clips and immersive angles, Peacock’s suite of NBA features puts you in control of how you watch the game:

Courtside Live: An interactive, mobile-first viewing experience with new camera feeds and immersive perspectives that bring you to center court. Available weekly for select games throughout the 2025-2026 season.

Peacock Performance View: Unlock a next-level broadcast with dynamic overlays showing playing insights, heat maps, scoring probabilities, and more.

Can’t Miss Highlights: Swipeable vertical highlights on the Peacock mobile app for quick recaps of clutch moments, momentum shifts, and standout plays, wherever you are.

Peacock ScoreCard: Turn every game into an interactive experience. Pick from a range of cards and watch as your predictions come true.

Catch Up With Key Plays: Instantly revisit the most pivotal game moments with a curated playlist you can access anytime below your player controls.

Sign up for Peacock now to make sure you’re not missing a second of the NBA action. You can also gift the experience!

What’s at stake for Denver in tonight’s 76ers vs. Nuggets game?Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors.

Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors.

On paper, most folks would say the 76ers need tonight’s win more than the Nuggets, but Nuggets fans know tonight is every bit as important. The squad is in danger of dropping into Play-In territory, and like the 76ers, they’ve had five wins and five losses in their last 10 games, and being average just doesn’t get it done this time of year.

The Western Conference is a beast, per usual, but the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs have separated themselves from the rest. But just four games separate the No. 3 Los Angeles Lakers from the No. 7 Phoenix Suns, and the Nuggets are right in the middle of that pack, just two games in front of Phoenix, two games behind the Lakers, tied with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and a half game behind the Houston Rockets. So yeah, every game counts.

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Fortunately for Denver, they’re starting to get healthy again, with Peyton Watson (right hamstring strain) currently the only Nugget still on the Injury Report. That’s saying something too, considering the long stretches they’ve had to play this season without three-time league MVP Nikola Jokic, as well as starters Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cam Johnson, among other tough injuries. The Nuggets’ starters, including All-Star Jamal Murray, have only played 14 games together so far this season, so they’re going to have to start gelling quickly to get into championship form.

Did You Know MLB Is Back on NBC and Peacock?

The MLB is back on NBC and Peacock this season with the addition of Sunday Night Baseball in primetime and plenty of Peacock-exclusive games on the slate this season. Find the full schedule right here.

The line-up features plenty of storied rivalries from across the league. Sunday Night Baseball will be home to division rivalry games including Diamondbacks-Dodgers (March 26); Braves-Phillies (April 19); Tigers-Royals (May 10); Rangers-Angels (May 24); Cubs-Cardinals (May 31); Mets-Phillies (June 21); Yankees-Red Sox (June 28); Padres-Dodgers (July 5); Mariners-Astros (August 16); and Padres-Giants (Sept. 13). Catch it all on Peacock right here.