NBA Play-In Tournament live updates: Latest from Heat vs. Hornets and Trail Blazers vs. Suns

NBA PostseasonHow Play-In Tournament WorksLottery OddsFirst-Round PreviewsPlay-In ScheduleWho Will Win?liveUpdated 13s agoNBA Play-In Tournament live updates: Latest from Heat vs. Hornets and Trail Blazers vs. SunsFollow our live coverage of the NBA Play-In Tournament, beginning with Heat-Hornets and Trail Blazers-Suns on Tuesday. The Athletic NBA Staff and moreApril 14, 2026 at 2:08 PM EDTMiami Heat's Bam Adebayo Getty ImagesLukas Weese·Staff Writer, LiveNBA Play-In Tournament — LatestThe NBA Play-In Tournament kicks off tonight with the Heat squaring off against the Hornets, followed by the Trail Blazers facing the Suns.Miami vs. Charlotte is the Eastern Conference's No. 9 vs. No 10. game, which means the loser's season will be over. Portland vs. Phoenix is the West's No. 7 vs. No. 8 game, so the winner will advance to the playoffs and face the Spurs in the first round. Follow our writers for news, updates and analysis from tip off to the final buzzer of these pivotal games. Time: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. ETWatch: Prime VideoGet tickets at StubHubShare your thoughts: live@theathletic.comApril 14, 2026 at 2:06 PM EDTLukas Weese·Staff Writer, LiveHow to watch tonight's games? Getty ImagesTonight’s NBA Play-In Tournament games will be on Prime Video. The entire tournament will feature play-by-play broadcasters Ian Eagle, Kevin Harlan, and Michael Grady alongside analysts Brent Barry, Jim Jackson, Candace Parker and Stan Van Gundy.April 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM EDTLukas Weese·Staff Writer, LiveWhat time are tonight's games? Getty ImagesTipoff for the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets game is 7:30 p.m. ET. That is 4:30 p.m. PT.The nightcap of Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns tips off at 10 p.m. ET or 7 p.m. PT. April 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM EDTLukas Weese·Staff Writer, LiveWelcome to our live coverage! Getty ImagesGreetings basketball fans! Welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of tonight’s NBA Play-In Tournament. The first two Play-In Tournam...