Best NBA games on Saturday, April 18, 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 · 4 games · times ET

Updated Tue, Nov 10, 1:30 PM EST

The slate

TorontoRaptors113
ClevelandCavaliers126
Final · Game 1 · CLE leads 1-0 · Prime Video
MinnesotaTimberwolves105
DenverNuggets116
Final · Game 1 · DEN leads 1-0 · Prime Video
AtlantaHawks102
New YorkKnicks113
Final · Game 1 · NYK leads 1-0 · Prime Video
HoustonRockets98
Los AngelesLakers107
Final · Game 1 · LAL leads 1-0 · ABC

Every game is scored 0–100 for how worth watching it is: stakes, star matchups, form, rest and travel. How we score games ›

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