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Is there an NBA game today? Game 7 schedule, TV channels for … – Sporting News
The NBA lets more than half of its teams into the playoffs, which leads to what feels like around-the-clock high-stakes games for weeks on end. The action is non-stop — until it stops.
As the number of teams still standing dwindles, so does the number of games. That’s going to lead to a handful of off-days even with so much still up in the air.
As we approach a Game 7 between the Celtics and 76ers and the conference finals to bring the season one step closer to a conclusion, the remaining schedule is taking shape.
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Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming NBA playoff schedule, including whether any games are scheduled for Saturday.
There is no NBA game on Saturday.
While off-days sometimes occur because of a series ending early, Saturday was a built-in off-day on the 2023 schedule. The NBA was aiming for a potential Game 7 tripleheader on Mother’s Day; it will get one game instead, with the Celtics and 76ers facing off for a trip to the Eastern Conference finals.
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Had the Suns defeated the Nuggets in Game 6 and forced a Game 7, those teams would have gotten an extra day of rest and waited until Sunday.
The Knicks-Heat and Warriors-Lakers series ended Friday night, with Miami eliminating New York and Los Angeles dethroning reigning champion Golden State. There was no scenario that would have allowed either series to have a Game 7 on Saturday. Warriors-Lakers would have concluded Sunday, while Knicks-Heat would have wrapped Monday.
The Western Conference finals are set to start Tuesday night in Denver, while the Eastern Conference finals will begin Wednesday night in Boston or Philadelphia.
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It’s a spring weekend, so there will still be a few viewing options for sports fans on Saturday.
There is one NHL playoff game: the Kraken will host the Stars in Game 6 and fight to extend their season.
The XFL season will come to an end with a battle between the D.C. Defenders and Arlington Renegades in the championship game.
A full slate of MLB action is scheduled. Fox will broadcast Padres-Dodgers and Astros-White Sox to regional audiences Saturday night.
On the PGA Tour, the AT&T Byron Nelson continues with Round 3 action before next week’s PGA Championship.
Rolando Romero and Ismael Barroso highlight the night in boxing, with the undercard starting at 9 p.m. ET and the main event expected to start close to 11:30 p.m. ET.
