Atlanta looks to clinch a playoff spot and division title with a win over Cleveland tonight on Prime Video. (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)
Check out the best of Friday’s massive 15-game slate with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.
APRIL 10, 2026 // 9:24 p.m. ET
Friday’s finals
APRIL 10, 2026 // 9:31 p.m. ET
Flagg, Wemby trading buckets
Cooper Flagg is up to 27 points on 11-for-19 shooting, while Victor Wembanyama leads all scorers with 30 points (11-19 FG) to go along with 10 rebounds, 3 assists, one steal and one block.
NO. 1 PICKS DUELING IN TEXAS 🔥
FLAGG: 25 PTS, 3 3PM
WEMBY: 24 PTS, 7 REB
Spurs lead at the break! pic.twitter.com/ZaDzSq9M7G
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2026
San Antonio holds an 83-81 edge with 7:02 left in the third quarter.
APRIL 10, 2026 // 9:26 p.m. ET
Heat rout Wizards, win 140-117
Miami finishes with eight players in double figures scoring, led by Simone Fontecchio (24 pts, 6 3PM), Pelle Larsson (24 pts, 6 ast) and Bam Adebayo (20 pts, 11 reb, 8 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk).
📊 Bub Carrington & Bilal Coulibaly tonight:
🧙♂️ Bub: 30 PTS ⚡ 6-7 3PM ⚡ 4 AST
🧙♂️ Bilal: 25 PTS ⚡ 5 AST ⚡ 5 REB pic.twitter.com/vFfjMjGq34
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 11, 2026
For Washington, Bilal Coulibaly and Bub Carrington pace six Wizards in double figures in the loss.
APRIL 10, 2026 // 9:21 p.m. ET
Boston dominating at home
Sam Hauser (24 pts, 8 3PM) and Jaylen Brown (23 pts) lead four C’s in double figures, as Boston takes a commanding 116-82 advantage over New Orleans to the fourth quarter.
We know you want to see this 😁👌 pic.twitter.com/EaLYBSAlba
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 11, 2026
Rookies Jeremiah Fears (25 pts, 4 ast, 2 stl) and Derik Queen (22 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast) lead the way for the Pelicans.
APRIL 10, 2026 // 9:16 p.m. ET
KAT with authority
Karl-Anthony Towns (20 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast) and Jalen Brunson (22 pts, 2 stl) are cooking to keep New York ahead of Toronto, 70-57, with 3:04 remaining in the third quarter.
KAT runs the floor and slams it home 😤 pic.twitter.com/m8HNpghDqi
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2026
Ja’Kobe Walter is the high Raptor with 12 points and three made 3s in 26 minutes.
APRIL 10, 2026 // 9:13 p.m. ET
Pacers not going away
Micah Potter (13 pts, 10 reb, 1 stl, 1 blk) is stuffing the stat sheet for the Pacers, who trail Philly 85-75 with 2:39 left in the third.
Micah Potter with the putback 💪 pic.twitter.com/TMUfNelPAL
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 11, 2026
Tyrese Maxey has a game-high 25 points to go along with 6 rebounds, 3 assists and one steal in 27 minutes.
THIS DIDN’T COUNT, BUT…
Maxey just hit a full-court shot after the buzzer 😲 pic.twitter.com/h13NotrjT3
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 9:10 p.m. ET
Bucks leading Nets at half
Milwaukee takes a 66-54 advantage over Brooklyn after two quarters. Cormac Ryan has a game-high 21 points to fuel the Bucks, while Tyson Etienne leads the Nets with 15 points and four made 3s.
Dieng down the lane with the poster dunk! pic.twitter.com/4HzD3WG8XN
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 9:04 p.m. ET
Perfect feed from Yuki
Yuki Kawamura finds Collin Sexton for the easy finish in transition as the Bulls look to keep pace with the Magic. Orlando leads 57-49 with 2:17 remaining before intermission.
Yuki goes behind-the-back to Sexton ‼️ pic.twitter.com/1LOG9dnO5s
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2026
Paolo Banchero slings a left-handed dime to keep Orlando in control.
Paolo Banchero with the left-handed dime to Jamal Cain for three 👀 pic.twitter.com/5wRSf1XwOn
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 9:00 p.m. ET
Flagg going off
Cooper Flagg is up to a game-high 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting in only 14 minutes. However, it’s San Antonio with a 62-54 edge over Dallas with 2:58 left before halftime.
Flagg hits the fadeaway through contact 😤
He’s got 22 PTS in the first half! pic.twitter.com/Kuwu4J09kW
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2026
Victor Wembanyama (18 pts) continues adding highlights to his dominant season.
🌪️ add it to the highlight reel 🌪️
📺 @KENS5 pic.twitter.com/W8wigkA2Zw
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 8:54 p.m. ET
Nonstop action in Pistons-Hornets
Duncan Robinson (19 pts, 3 3PM) and Cade Cunningham (14 pts, 6 ast) lead five Pistons in double figures scoring, while Brandon Miller (20 pts, 4 stl) and LaMelo Ball (25 pts, 6 3PM, 7 ast) pace the Hornets.
What a play by Ausar Thompson 👏
A PERFECT behind-the-back pass to Cade while saving it from going out after the steal! pic.twitter.com/qZSTDZ5gsZ
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2026
We’re tied at 87 with 2:15 remaining in the third quarter!
melo cashes in the 3 💰@MELOD1P | @Lowes | 🎥 @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/c6nMfWF26c
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 8:52 p.m. ET
Hawks cruising at home
Atlanta is up 88-57 over Cleveland with 3:35 remaining in the third quarter, as CJ McCollum (27 pts, 6 3PM) and Jalen Johnson (16 pts, 7 reb, 1 blk) soar for the Hawks.
NAW COOKIES 🍪 pic.twitter.com/UBo3I5RkVo
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 8:49 p.m. ET
Knicks in control at halftime
Jalen Brunson (13 pts, 1 stl) and Karl-Anthony Towns (14 pts, 8 reb, 4 ast) have the Knicks up 51-36 over the Raptors at halftime.
13 PTS for cap headed into the half pic.twitter.com/cNDDSz5yXU
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 11, 2026
Sandro Mamukelashvili leads Toronto with 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and one steal in 14 minutes as a reserve.
APRIL 10, 2026 // 8:44 p.m. ET
Magic going for 5th straight W
Orlando holds a slight 30-28 edge over the Bulls with the second quarter underway. Tre Jones leads all scorers with 11 points on 4-for-5 shooting for Chicago.
Anthony Black steal + slam ! pic.twitter.com/voEU62mJMZ
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 8:39 p.m. ET
WNBA 🤝 NBA
Season 30 loading for the WNBA!
WNBA 30 shooting shirts 🔥
The 30th WNBA season tips off Friday, May 8! https://t.co/w3AdEA9FCO
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 8:35 p.m. ET
All Bucks in 1Q
Cormac Ryan has a game-high 18 points for Milwaukee, while Tyson Etienne is right behind him with 15 points and four made 3s for the Nets. The Bucks lead 38-22 with 59.2 remaining in the first quarter.
CORMAC IS COOKIN’.
15 points in 9 minutes on 6/8 shooting! pic.twitter.com/D9HRAF997C
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 8:31 p.m. ET
Flagg, Wemby dueling
Cooper Flagg (9 pts) and Victor Wembanyama (11 pts, 2 reb) lead their respective teams in a Texas battle, but it’s the Spurs on top, 29-23, with 2:11 left in the first.
Wemby muscles to the paint for the slam 👽 pic.twitter.com/gA74KpeSbA
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2026
stay for the bench reaction 🤣👏 pic.twitter.com/9KulF1bC7x
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 8:28 p.m. ET
Sixers-Pacers in a good one
In a low-scoring affair, Tyrese Maxey (11 pts) and VJ Edgecombe (10 pts, 3 stl, 1 blk) have the Sixers up 46-38 on the Pacers as we approach halftime.
right down the lane for ✌️ pic.twitter.com/TYxgCvZZTm
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 11, 2026
Jarace Walker and Micah Potter each have 8 points apiece to lead Indiana.
😤 Jalen Slawson https://t.co/Vls0Ep9jHy pic.twitter.com/NTtoOLYsiS
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 8:25 p.m. ET
Ant-Man back for Wolves
After being listed as questionable due to a lingering knee issue, Anthony Edwards is active and will start for Minnesota against Houston tonight.
ANT IS BACK. pic.twitter.com/VnlsY0u3tU
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 8:24 p.m. ET
Close game at half in Charlotte
The Hornets win the second quarter, 35-32, behind LaMelo Ball (20 pts, 5 3PM, 4 ast, 2 stl) and Brandon Miller (11 pts, 3 stl), but they trail Detroit 68-65 at the break.
Protecting the paint at home!
Diabaté swat 🚫
LaMelo swat 🚫 pic.twitter.com/GlPru2WgzP
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2026
Jalen Duren (14 pts, 6-8 FG) and Duncan Robinson (12 pts, 2 3PM) power the Pistons lead after 24 minutes of action.
Shooters shoot. pic.twitter.com/LrFhMILUZ2
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 8:20 p.m. ET
McCollum cooks for 25 in 1H
CJ McCollum drops 25 points with six made 3s in just 17 minutes of play to give the Hawks a commanding 61-48 edge over the Cavs at halftime.
CJ sinks his 6th three of the first half 🔥
He’s got 25 PTS at the break! pic.twitter.com/rniQyq75hY
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2026
James Harden continues to pace Cleveland with 16 points and 5 dimes in 17 minutes.
APRIL 10, 2026 // 8:18 p.m. ET
Heat dominate first half
Miami holds a 72-52 advantage over Washington after two quarters of play, as Bam Adebayo (17 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast) leads three Heat in double figures scoring.
WHAT A SEQUENCE 🤯 pic.twitter.com/iS1z17YuiK
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 11, 2026
Bilal Coulibaly has a game-high 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting for the Wizards, adding 3 boards, 2 dimes and one block.
APRIL 10, 2026 // 8:11 p.m. ET
Daniels doing it all
Dyson Daniels is up to 9 points (4-7 FG), 6 boards, 8 assists and 2 steals in 19 minutes, helping Atlanta hold a 55-44 lead with under a minute left in the first half. CJ McCollum has a game-high 19 points and four made 3s.
Dyson Daniels swipes it and slams it 🔥
The Hawks can clinch an Eastern Conference top 6 seed with a win! pic.twitter.com/1GHHtT77Oq
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2026
James Harden leads Cleveland with 14 points and 4 assists in 16 minutes.
APRIL 10, 2026 // 8:06 p.m. ET
Sixers up 7 after 1Q
Philadelphia gets 8 points apiece from Paul George and Tyrese Maxey to take a 28-21 lead over Indiana after one quarter. The Sixers, currently 8th in the East, have lost three straight as they battle for a top six seed.
PG8 up to 8️⃣ pic.twitter.com/arHEQhtm1d
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 7:58 p.m. ET
All C’s early
Sam Hauser has a game-high 9 points and three made 3s as Boston jumps out to a 24-11 advantage against New Orleans with 4:13 left in the opening frame.
Derrick White beats the shot clock from the logo 🎯
Celtics can clinch the #2 seed in the East with a win! pic.twitter.com/0Ke0KETWYx
— NBA (@NBA) April 10, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 7:57 p.m. ET
KAT serving up dimes
Karl-Anthony Towns (7 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast) is doing a bit of everything to give the Knicks a 16-10 edge over the Raptors with 4:21 remaining in the first quarter.
KAT showin off that vision 🥽 pic.twitter.com/M1ePkE9gxc
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 10, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 7:55 p.m. ET
Pistons, Hornets going at it
Ron Holland II (10 pts, 2 3PM) and Jalen Duren (14 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast) have the Pistons leading the Hornets 51-46 midway through the second. LaMelo Ball has a game-high 15 points and five made 3s to go along with 4 dimes and 2 steals.
The Hustle Man. https://t.co/qsNt3bCyka pic.twitter.com/ilXlWI7te7
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) April 10, 2026
Handles ✅
Limitless range ✅ https://t.co/A1afunogI3 pic.twitter.com/Eifj1lS0c8
— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 7:50 p.m. ET
Bub getting crafty
Bub Carrington has a game-high 10 points on 4-for-7 shooting with two made 3s, but the Wizards trail the Heat 40-27 early in the second quarter.
That’s TUFF Bub 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/mXp7iGYHB1
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 10, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 7:43 p.m. ET
Hawks on top after 1Q
Atlanta takes a 27-22 lead over Cleveland after 12 minutes of play. CJ McCollum has 11 points and two made 3s to pace the Hawks, while James Harden has 9 points and 2 dimes for the Cavs.
Zacch hustle to grab the board & get the tough putback 💪💪 pic.twitter.com/pADLKNb0pm
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 10, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 7:31 p.m. ET
Wizards-Heat battling
Bub Carrington (8 pts, 1 stl) and Andrew Wiggins (7 pts, 1 ast) trade buckets as the Heat lead the Wizards 19-16 with 3:43 remaining in the opening frame.
The handles from BC 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nkzudln4my
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 10, 2026
Bam catch & shoot splash 👌 pic.twitter.com/TsXJuKTSUt
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) April 10, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 7:23 p.m. ET
Fireworks in Charlotte
The Pistons and Hornets are underway in Charlotte in a preview of a potential first round matchup between these two squads. Detroit holds a 13-11 edge with 6:59 left in the first quarter.
BRANDON MILLER SLAMS IT HOME 💥 pic.twitter.com/9mfTsaIvBL
— NBA (@NBA) April 10, 2026
bmill starting us off 💪@brandmillerr | 🎥 @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/5CoPab3Zmb
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) April 10, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 7:21 p.m. ET
Cavs-Hawks live on Prime Video
Cleveland jumped out to an 8-4 lead early, but an 11-2 run by the Hawks has them up 15-10 with 7:32 remaining in the opening quarter.
Classic step-back.
Classic headband. @JHarden13 | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/ZsswZKpVuB
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 10, 2026
APRIL 10, 2026 // 6:00 p.m. ET
Welcome to a BUSY Friday night of hoops in the NBA!
The Knicks still have a shot at the No. 2 seed in the East after their win over the Celtics on Thursday.
With only two game days remaining in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, 14 of the 20 postseason seeds have yet to be claimed. In the East, just two games separate the fifth-place Raptors from the ninth-place Hornets, and in the West, one game is all the difference between the third-place Nuggets and fifth-place Rockets, with the Lakers sandwiched in the middle.
In the first of Prime Video’s doubleheader, Atlanta will host Cleveland for their second matchup in three days following a 122-116 victory for the Cavs on Wednesday (7 ET). The Hawks need to win one of their two remaining contests to clinch a postseason berth and avoid the Play-In Tournament. Donovan Mitchell (ankle), Jarrett Allen (knee) and Sam Merrill (hamstring) are all listed as out for Cleveland.
Later, Houston aims to extend their win streak to nine games when they host Minnesota (9:30 ET, Prime Video). The Rockets are fighting to leapfrog the Lakers for the fourth seed out West, while the Timberwolves, who are expected to be without Anthony Edwards (knee), Julius Randle (hand) and Bones Hyland (hip), are locked into the sixth seed.
Read more from our writers on the biggest storylines they’re paying attention to over the final weekend of the season.
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