The 2025 NBA play-in tournament is set, and it tips off with No. 7 Magic vs. No. 8 Hawks.
Orlando is looking to make its second playoff appearance in the Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner era. It earned a fifth seed last year but lost to the Cavaliers in seven games in the first round.
This year has been more challenging, as Banchero and Wagner have both missed time with injuries. The Hawks, who earned the No. 8 seed, have also dealt with key injuries.
Jalen Johnson is out for the season after averaging 18.9 points and 10 rebounds per game in his third year. The Hawks will rely on Trae Young for some postseason magic.
The All-Star guard is just a couple years removed from an Eastern Conference Finals run. He'd need to pull off some heavy upsets to get back there.
Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's matchup between the Magic and the Hawks, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Magic vs. Hawks on today?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling
Magic vs. Hawks will be broadcast live on TNT on Tuesday, April 15. It is the first play-in game of the 2025 tournament.
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Magic vs. Hawks start time
- Date: Tuesday, April 15
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament game between the Magic and the Hawks is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.
Orlando is in a new era after drafting Banchero and Wagner in recent drafts. Those two are expected to be cornerstones of the franchise for years moving forward. Last year's team pushed the Cavaliers to seven in the first round. Now, the Magic will attempt to reach the playoffs to play either the Cavaliers or Celtics.
The Hawks reached the playoffs three straight years in a row, but they missed it last year after losing in the play-in. Young remains the focal point of the team, though he's missing his sidekick in Johnson. A playoff appearance would mark four in five years for Atlanta.
Magic vs. Hawks radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to the Magic vs. Hawks broadcast live on SiriusXM.
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NBA Play-In Tournament schedule 2025
Tuesday, April 15
Winners advance to playoffs as No. 7 seed
- Magic vs. Hawks, 7:30 p.m. ET, TNT, Sling
- Warriors vs. Grizzlies, 10 p.m. ET TBA, TNT, Sling
Wednesday, April 16
Losers are eliminated, winners play Friday
- Bulls vs. Heat, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, Sling
- Kings vs. Mavs, 10 p.m. ET, ESPN, Sling
Friday, April 18
Winners advance to playoffs as No. 8 seed
- Magic-Hawks loser vs. Bulls-Heat winner, Time TBA, TNT, Sling
- Warriors-Grizzlies loser vs. Kings-Mavs winner, Time TBA, ESPN, Sling
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when the previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft | June 25-26 |
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