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📅April 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
NBA Play-In Tournament kicks off today with key games like Heat vs Hornets and Warriors vs Suns; playoffs start April 18; FIBA announces youth global partnership.
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Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets Play-In Game Tonight

The Miami Heat face the Charlotte Hornets in a winner-take-all Eastern Conference 9th place Play-In game on April 14, 2026, at Spectrum Center.Source 1 Bam Adebayo recently scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a prior game.Source 1 The game tips off at 11:30 PM on Amazon Prime.Source 1

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2026 NBA Play-In Tournament Begins Today

The 2026 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament runs from April 14 through April 17, determining final playoff seeds.Source 2 The full NBA Playoffs start on April 18.Source 2 Three former Texas men's basketball players are set to participate in the playoffs.Source 2

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Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns NBA Game Live Today

Golden State Warriors take on Phoenix Suns in an NBA matchup on April 14, 2026, as part of the regular season or play-in action.Source 3 The game is streamed live, highlighting key Western Conference rivals.Source 3 Fans can follow real-time updates via NBA 2K simulations and broadcasts.Source 3

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Clash Tonight

The Lakers face the Timberwolves in a highly anticipated game on April 14, 2026.Source 4 This Western Conference showdown features star players from both sides.Source 4 Live streams and updates available through NBA channels.Source 4

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NBA Live Scoring Leaders for April 14 Games

CBS Sports provides real-time NBA scoring leaders for games on April 14, 2026.Source 5 No stats available yet as games have not started; check back for live updates.Source 5 Covers top performers across all ongoing matchups.Source 5

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MADE Hoops and FIBA Launch Global Youth Games

FIBA and MADE Hoops announced a strategic partnership for the MADE Hoops Global Games, a new U10-U14 international championship.Source 6 The event uses FIBA rules and basketballs, held June 12-14, 2026, in Springfield, MA.Source 6 It's in association with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.Source 6

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Three Ex-Texas Basketball Stars Enter 2026 Playoffs

Three former University of Texas men's basketball players are primed for the 2026 NBA Playoffs via the Play-In Tournament.Source 2 They join the postseason action starting this week.Source 2 Highlights their pro careers post-college.Source 2

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Heat's Bam Adebayo Stars in Pre-Play-In Performance

Bam Adebayo led with 25 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and three steals in 29 minutes during a recent Sunday game.Source 1 Key for Miami's Play-In push against Hornets tonight.Source 1 Showcases his all-around impact.Source 1

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NBA Playoffs Schedule Confirmed for April 18 Start

Following the Play-In Tournament ending April 17, NBA Playoffs officially begin Saturday, April 18, 2026.Source 2 Expect intense first-round series across conferences.Source 2 Builds excitement from ongoing play-in games.Source 2

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FIBA Praises MADE Hoops Partnership for Global Growth

FIBA expresses honor in partnering with MADE Hoops for youth basketball's first global middle school championship.Source 6 Aims to expand grassroots international competition.Source 6 Event at Basketball's Birthplace in Springfield.Source 6

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