The concluding match of the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament features a crucial clash between the No. 10 Golden State Warriors and the No. 7 Phoenix Suns. This game will determine who secures the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference.
The Suns had built an 11-point advantage in the fourth quarter during their last game against Portland, but ultimately fell short, resulting in them missing the opportunity for the No. 7 seed. If they lose again today, they will face their first defeat in the play-in tournament. Since this format was launched in 2021, not a single No. 7 seed has managed to lose two games in a row and exit the tournament completely.
On the flip side, the Warriors secured a 126-121 triumph over the Los Angeles Clippers in their last outing, staging a comeback from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Notably, they didn’t reclaim the lead in the second half until Al Horford hit a three-pointer with just over two minutes left on the clock.
Warriors vs. Suns: Key Information
- Matchup: NBA Play-In Tournament
- Date: April 17 at 7pm PT / 10pm ET
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center (Phoenix, Arizona)
- Streaming: Prime Video (Free Trial available)
The team that prevails in tonight’s confrontation will officially take the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and will face off against the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder when the playoffs kick off on Sunday, April 19.
Warriors vs. Suns Game Time:
The play-in game between the Warriors and Suns is set to start at 7pm PT/10pm ET today (April 17) on Prime Video.
How to Watch for Free:
This NBA Play-In Tournament game, along with others, is solely available on Prime Video, which means you’ll need an Amazon Prime membership to view it.
If you’re not a subscriber yet, there’s an option for a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, which comes with benefits like streaming service access, free two-day shipping, and exclusive discounts. Post-trial, Amazon Prime is priced at $14.99 per month or $139 annually.
Also, any individuals aged 18 to 24 can qualify for a Young Adult Prime membership discount after age verification, reducing the cost by up to 50% from the standard monthly price of $14.99 (down to just $7.49/month) after a six-month free trial.
Important Dates for the NBA Playoffs:
- April 14th to 17th: NBA Play-In Tournament
- April 18th: NBA playoffs first round begins
- June 3rd: NBA Finals Game 1
