NBA Stars Headline Final 2026 Play-In Games

Curry, Ball, Booker and Banchero set to take the court in high-stakes matchups.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:58pm by

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic energy of an NBA basketball game, with fragmented shapes and overlapping planes of bright blue, orange, and green colors.The final Play-In Tournament games will showcase the NBA's top talent fighting for the last playoff spots.San Francisco Today

The final two spots in the 2026 NBA Playoffs are up for grabs as the Play-In Tournament concludes with two marquee matchups: Hornets vs. Magic and Warriors vs. Suns. Several of the league's biggest stars, including Stephen Curry, LaMelo Ball, Devin Booker and Paolo Banchero, are set to take the court in these high-stakes games, giving sports bettors plenty of options to consider for player prop bets.

Why it matters

The NBA Play-In Tournament has become an exciting addition to the league's postseason, creating must-watch games between teams fighting for the final playoff spots. With so many superstar players involved, these final matchups are expected to draw huge viewership and betting interest.

The details

In the Hornets vs. Magic game, Hornets forward Miles Bridges is projected to have a strong performance after averaging 22.3 points per 32 minutes this season, a very conservative minutes projection given his 39 minutes played in the previous Play-In game.

  • The final two Play-In Tournament games will be played on April 17, 2026.

The players

Stephen Curry

Star point guard for the Golden State Warriors.

LaMelo Ball

All-Star point guard for the Charlotte Hornets.

Devin Booker

Superstar shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns.

Paolo Banchero

Rookie forward for the Orlando Magic.

Miles Bridges

Forward for the Charlotte Hornets.

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The takeaway

With the NBA Playoffs on the line, these final Play-In games promise to be must-see TV, featuring some of the league's biggest stars battling it out for the last two postseason spots.