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Prime Video Exclusively Presents the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament Plus First-and Second-Round Playoff Games
The SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament Tips Off April 14 with NBA on Prime Pregame at 7 p.m. ET Followed by Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat at 7:30 p.m. ET and Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers at 10 p.m. ET
Prime Vision Alternate Stream Expands Presence Throughout Postseason, Along with AI-Powered Prime Insights to Bring Fans Closer to the Action
CULVER CITY, CALIF., - April 13, 2026 - Prime Video Sports today announced its NBA Playoffs schedule, featuring exclusive coverage of the entire SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament and select first and second-round Playoff games. NBA on Prime's inaugural postseason coverage begins with the Play-In Tournament on April 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET featuring the Miami Heat vs the Charlotte Hornets followed by Portland Trail Blazers vs the Phoenix Suns at 10 p.m.ET. Prime Video will also exclusively present the first playoff games of the postseason, beginning on April 18 at 12 p.m. ET with NBA on Prime Pregame followed by Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers at 1 p.m. ET, Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets at 3:30 p.m. ET, and Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks at 6 p.m. ET
The NBA on Prime studio team of Blake Griffin, Udonis Haslem and Hall-of-Famer Dirk Nowitzki will provide comprehensive pregame, halftime and postgame coverage during the Play-In Tournament and Playoffs, hosted by Taylor Rooks. Player analyst Kyle Lowry will also join the desk for select shows throughout the postseason. Prime Video's SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament coverage will feature an announce team including play-by-play voices Ian Eagle, Kevin Harlan, and Michael Grady alongside analysts Brent Barry, Jim Jackson and Stan Van Gundy. Hall-of-Famers Candace Parker (game), Dwyane Wade (game) and Steve Nash (game and studio) will also return to the rotation for Prime's presentation of the NBA Playoffs.
Enhancing the Playoff Experience with Technology
Prime Video continues to leverage technology to enhance the viewing experience through fan-first features, all of which extend to NBA on Prime's playoff coverage. Beyond the interactive suite of features offered at launch including Multiview, a personalized bet tracking experience with FanDuel, Rapid Recap, Key Moments, Shop the Game, and Stats, Prime Video has steadily introduced new innovations throughout its inaugural season, including the Prime Vision alternate feed along with AI-powered proprietary broadcast enhancements called Prime Insights.
A staple of Thursday Night Football's weekly coverage since 2022, Prime Vision is a next-generation viewing experience that made its NBA on Prime debut in December. Prime Vision provides distinctive viewpoints from an above-the-rim primary camera angle alongside AI-powered innovations, on-screen graphic overlays, advanced stats, and more.
Prime Vision also serves as a laboratory for Prime Insights, many of which advance to the main broadcast. These innovations - developed through a unique collaboration between Prime Video producers, engineers, on-air analysts, AI and computer vision experts are enabled by AWS's industry-leading AI capabilities and infrastructure. They enhance Prime Video's coverage across the NFL, NASCAR, Champions League soccer, and most recently the Masters. Prime Insights highlight key athletes, illuminate hidden aspects of the game, forecast pivotal moments, and bring fans closer to the sports they love.
Prime Vision will be available for select NBA on Prime playoff games - beginning with the Play-In doubleheader on April 15 - featuring new Prime Insights:
Identifying when an offensive player has a mismatch and is in an advantageous scoring position;
Delivering real-time, advanced stats throughout the game, including catch-and-shoot and off-dribble three-point percentage, dribbles per shot, pace across half court, and more.
Prime Video's 2026 NBA Postseason Schedule
SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament
Tuesday, April 14:
NBA on Prime Pregame, 7 p.m. ET
East: Miami Heat (10) at Charlotte Hornets (9), 7:30 p.m. ET
West: Portland Trail Blazers (8) at Phoenix Suns (7), 10 p.m. ET
NBA Nightcap following Trail Blazers at Suns
Wednesday, April 15:
NBA on Prime Pregame, 7 p.m. ET
East: Orlando Magic (8) at Philadelphia 76ers (7), 7:30 p.m. ET
West: Golden State Warriors (10) at Los Angeles Clippers (9), 10 p.m. ET
NBA Nightcap following Warriors at Clippers
Friday, April 17:
NBA on Prime Pregame, 7 p.m. ET
East: 7/8 Loser at 9/10 Winner - 7:30 p.m. ET
West: 7/8 Loser at 9/10 Winner - 10 p.m. ET
NBA Nightcap following the last game
NBA Playoffs
Saturday, April 18
NBA on Prime Pregame, 12 p.m. ET
Toronto Raptors (5) at Cleveland Cavaliers (4), 1 p.m. ET
Minnesota Timberwolves (6) at Denver Nuggets (3), 3:30 p.m. ET
Atlanta Hawks (6) at New York Knicks (3), 6 p.m. ET
NBA Nightcap following Hawks at Knicks
Thursday, April 23: Matchups and times TBD
Friday, April 24: Matchups and times TBD
Wednesday, April 29: Matchups and times TBD (if necessary)
Friday, May 1: Matchups and times TBD (if necessary)
Saturday, May 2: Matchups and times TBD (if necessary)
Thursday, May 7: Matchups and times TBD
Friday, May 8: Matchups and times TBD
Monday, May 11: Matchups and times TBD
Tuesday, May 12: Matchups and times TBD (if necessary)
Friday, May 15: Matchups and time TBD (if necessary)
Sunday, May 17: Matchups and times TBD (if necessary)
All games will stream on Prime Video at no additional cost to Prime members. Customers can watch from the Prime Video app on connected TVs, mobile devices, tablets, game consoles, and streaming devices.
For up-to-date information regarding Prime Video's NBA Playoffs coverage, visit the NBA on Prime page on Prime Video and follow @NBAonPrime on X, Instagram, and TikTok.
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