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The Magic visit the Pistons in Detroit for the first half of Sunday Night Basketball\u2019s doubleheader on NBC and Peacock. (Photo by Chris Schwegler\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
We\u2019re bringing you the best of the 2026 NBA Playoffs<\/a>, presented by Google, with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights from Sunday\u2019s action.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve got a quadruple-header as the rest of our series get underway!<\/p>\n The slate opens with 76ers-Celtics (1 ET<\/a>) and Suns-Thunder (3:30 ET<\/a>) on ABC, followed by Magic-Pistons (6:30 ET<\/a>) and Trail Blazers-Spurs (9 ET<\/a>) on NBC.<\/p>\n Sunday\u2019s scores<\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 7:09 ET<\/p>\n Magic up 35-27 after 1Q<\/p>\n Orlando responds to the 12-0 Detroit run with a 6-0 spurt of their own, and they take an 8-point advantage to the second frame. The second quarter is live now on NBC & Peacock<\/a>!<\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 7:03 ET<\/p>\n Beef Stew says NOPE<\/p>\n Detroit is surging back in the first quarter, fueled by some staunch defense leading to easy buckets in transition. A 12-0 run for the Pistons has them trailing Orlando 29-27 with 1:03 remaining in the quarter.<\/p>\n Stewart MASSIVE REJECTION \ud83d\udeab Detroit firing on both ends in Q1 of Game 1! pic.twitter.com\/1tuif5JaDb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 6:47 ET<\/p>\n Hot start for Orlando<\/p>\n Jalen Suggs (8 pts, 2 3PM) and Paolo Banchero (5 pts, 1 reb) give the Magic a 13-5 lead over the Pistons with 8:27 to go in the opening frame on NBC & Peacock<\/a>.<\/p>\n Back-to-back triples from Jalen Suggs to open it \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n MAGIC. PISTONS. GAME 1 is underway on NBC & Peacock! pic.twitter.com\/iIHEiMAEt7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 6:35 ET<\/p>\n Finalists for Kia Clutch Player of the Year<\/p>\n The 2025-26 Finalists for Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year.<\/p>\n Anthony Edwards \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 6:34 ET<\/p>\n Finalists for Kia Most Improved Player<\/p>\n The 2025-26 Finalists for Kia NBA Most Improved Player.<\/p>\n Nickeil Alexander-Walker \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 6:33 ET<\/p>\n Finalists for Kia Defensive Player of the Year<\/p>\n The 2025-26 Finalists for Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year.<\/p>\n Chet Holmgren \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 6:32 ET<\/p>\n Finalists for Kia Sixth Man of the Year<\/p>\n The 2025-26 Finalists for Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year.<\/p>\n Tim Hardaway Jr. \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 6:27 ET<\/p>\n Buckle up for what is sure to be a physical series between the Magic and Pistons.<\/p>\n first five out\ud83e\ude84 pic.twitter.com\/vlhru8gc0D<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Game 1 tips at 6:30 ET on NBC and Peacock!<\/p>\n Let the games begin.#DetroitBasketball<\/a> | @Kia<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9Bt8SjcJpo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 6:15 ET<\/p>\n Thunder handle business to take 1-0 lead<\/p>\n Oklahoma City starts the postseason in dominant fashion, taking down the visiting Suns 119-84. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (25 pts, 7 ast, 3 blk), Jalen Williams (18 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast) and Chet Holmgren (16 pts, 7 reb, 2 stl, 2 blk) were sensational in the convincing victory.<\/p>\n OKC WAS LOCKING UP IN GAME 1 \ud83d\udd12<\/p>\n They take Game 1 behind a dominant, all-around defensive effort!<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf7f Game 2: Wednesday, 9:30pm\/et, NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com\/CnXS7OA3Tp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Thunder\u2019s defense was simply too much for Phoenix all afternoon, forcing 19 total turnovers en route to 34 points off for the defending champs. OKC held commanding leads in paint scoring (52-24), fast break points (18-2) and points off TOs (34-2).<\/p>\n THUNDER WIN GAME 1 AT HOME \u26c8\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/NWPBc7I6MP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Devin Booker (23 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast), Jalen Green (17 pts, 5 reb, 1 stl) and Dillon Brooks (18 pts, 7 reb, 2 ast) finished as the only Suns in double figures. Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:30 ET on ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 5:45 ET<\/p>\n Thunder up 31 heading to 4Q<\/p>\n It\u2019s been a dominant showing to open the 2026 NBA Playoffs for the Thunder, as they take a 97-66 lead over the Suns as we head to the fourth quarter. OKC is shooting 46% from the field while limiting Phoenix to just 34% overall.<\/p>\n JDUB HAS THE BALL ON A STRING \ud83e\uddf5<\/p>\n Pump. 18 PTS after the pretty drive to the paint in Game 1! pic.twitter.com\/etesMV4Z21<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The star trio of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (25 pts, 7 ast, 3 blk), Jalen Williams (18 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast) and Chet Holmgren (16 pts, 7 reb, 2 stl, 2 blk) lead the way for OKC.<\/p>\n SGA GOES \u23eb FOR THE SWAT!<\/p>\n His second block of Game 1 to go along with 18 points! pic.twitter.com\/5glj8zfwYa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Devin Booker (23 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast) and Dillon Brooks (16 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast) are the offensive engines for Phoenix, but they have a lot of ground to cover over the final 12 minutes if they want to be the first road squad to earn a victory this postseason.<\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 3:40 ET<\/p>\n Celtics dominate to take 1-0 lead<\/p>\n This 32-point victory marked Boston\u2019s largest margin of victory to open the playoffs in franchise history. Joe Mazzulla\u2019s squad put together a complete performance to take all the momentum in this series. Boston poured in 16 threes, four times as many as Philadelphia who finished just 17.4% from behind the arc.<\/p>\n CELTICS TAKE GAME 1 AT HOME \u2618\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/7LFFbirEba<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 3:10 ET<\/p>\n Seeing green \u2618\ufe0f<\/p>\n Philadelphia was unable to shrink the halftime deficit in the third quarter, as the gap actually widened after another 12 minutes of play.<\/p>\n Three down \u2705\u2705\u2705 pic.twitter.com\/siBWu2Zoth<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Paul George added to his decorated resume with a second-half triple. He passed Paul Pierce on the all-time postseason rankings for made three. He now sits behind former Laker Derek Fisher.<\/p>\n Congrats to @Yg_Trece<\/a> of the @sixers<\/a> for moving up to 14th on the all-time playoff 3-POINTERS MADE list! <\/p>\n NBA Playoffs presented by @Google<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NHTecMqy47<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jaylen Brown is continuing his high level of play from the regular season. He has 26 points through 30 minutes of action as his team is up big late.<\/p>\n JB and PG exchange tough buckets \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n Celtics hold a healthy lead in Q3 of Game 1! pic.twitter.com\/Y34c5kc9Mj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 2:25 ET<\/p>\n Back like he never left \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Jayson Tatum was remarkable in the first half, ending with 21 point, 8 rebounds and five assists. It\u2019s hard to imagine that he tore his achilles less than one year ago with the way he looks today.<\/p>\n TATUM ON THE BREAK \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n GAME-HIGH 21 PTS AT HALF.<\/p>\n CELTICS UP 18 IN GAME 1! pic.twitter.com\/cCfvKN3Mbd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The rest of Tatum\u2019s team is following suit, resulting in an 18-point advantage at halftime. Philadelphia is searching for answers on both ends of the court. The 76ers are shooting 33.3% from the field, and only Tyrese Maxey is in double figures so far with 14 points.<\/p>\n at the half. @cryptocom<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/MxupoxgpsR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 1:49 ET<\/p>\n Boston grabs double-digit lead<\/p>\n The first bit of separation settled in late in the first quarter as Boston continued to be active on defense and score in transition. The 76ers have seven turnovers, as the second quarter gets going. Meanwhile, the Celtics are turning those extra possessions into high-quality looks.<\/p>\n LET IT RIP pic.twitter.com\/mFcpmSj6PM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 1:38 ET<\/p>\n Sixers foul trouble early<\/p>\n Andre Drummond and Adem Bona have two fouls each, and there\u2019s still several minutes to play in the opening quarter. Philadelphia is without Joel Embiid as well, forcing Head Coach Nick Nurse to go small early on.<\/p>\n APRIL 19, 2026 \/ 1:20 ET<\/p>\n 9-1 C\u2019s run, timeout Philly<\/p>\n fast break, no fake \ud83d\ude45 pic.twitter.com\/949JFFoEMO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Boston started clicking on both ends following z Paul George free throw that tied this one at six-apiece. The Celtics embarked on a 9-1 run to follow.<\/p>\n QUETA SLAM \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n Celtics up early in Game 1! pic.twitter.com\/g2Axzfx1hV<\/a><\/p>\n
Cunningham THROW DOWN \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Jamal Murray pic.twitter.com\/yLXEPZ3gan<\/a><\/p>\n
Deni Avdija
Jalen Duren pic.twitter.com\/cN0ydFsgNK<\/a><\/p>\n
Ausar Thompson
Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com\/C4cMnh1WFu<\/a><\/p>\n
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Keldon Johnson pic.twitter.com\/JRNRtyWBSj<\/a><\/p>\n
Drive.
Cross.
Up-and-under.
Score.<\/p>\n
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