Houston Rockets (49-29) @ Phoenix Suns (43-35)  – Tuesday, Apr 7th

11:00 PM ET | 4:00 AM London (Wed) | 1:00 PM Tokyo (Wed) – NBC/Peacock

Houston needs one more win to earn its second straight 50-win season for the first time since three consecutive in 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19. Meanwhile, Phoenix is trying to rally into the playoff field and avoid the play-in, trailing Minnesota for the No. 6 seed by three games.

Atlanta Hawks (45-34)  @ Cleveland Cavaliers (50-29) – Wednesday, Apr 8th

7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Thurs) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – ESPN

Two very similar teams in the playoff race. They come in tied 1-1 in the first two meetings, but Cleveland has five players designated as “game-time decisions.” There’s not enough regular season remaining for Atlanta to close the gap in the standings, but it should be a preview of an entertaining first-round series.

Boston Celtics (53-25) @ New York Knicks (51-28) – Thursday, Apr 9th

7:30 PM ET | 12:30 AM London (Fri) | 9:30 AM Tokyo (Fri) – Prime Video

Second place vs third place in the East. New York holds the advantage in the series but finds itself needing a win here to have a chance to jump the Celtics before the season ends. It’ll be even more difficult because the Celtics have been much better since Jayson Tatum’s return.

Columbus Blue Jackets @ Detroit Red Wings –Tuesday, Apr 7th

7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Wed) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – ESPN+

This is basically an Eastern Conference wild-card elimination game. The winner stays within striking distance of Ottawa and the New York Islanders, while the loser faces nearly impossible odds. Columbus has been one of the hottest teams in the league since making a coaching change, while Detroit has struggled to show any signs of life in these types of games over recent weeks.

Minnesota Wild @ Dallas Stars– Thursday, Apr 9th

9:00 PM ET | 2:00 AM London (Fri) | 11 AM Tokyo (Fri) – ESPN+/Hulu

This is locked in as a first-round playoff series in a couple of weeks, but home-ice advantage is on the line this week. It’s the final regular-season meeting between the Stars and the Wild, and they’re only two points apart with about a week and a half left in the season.

Nashville Predators @ Utah Mammoth –Thursday, Apr 9th

9:00 PM ET | 2:00 AM London (Fri) | 11:00 AM Tokyo (Fri) – ESPN+

The two current wild-card teams in the Western Conference face off. Utah is an inspiring up-and-coming team, while Nashville is a huge surprise after selling at the trade deadline.

Real Madrid (5-0-3) vs. Bayern Munich (7-0-1) – Tuesday, Apr 7th

3:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM London | 5:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – Paramount+

Mnay are calling this the best matchup of the quarterfinals. It’s the most-played UEFA matchup and features a duel between star players Harry Kane and Kyilian Mbappe.

Sporting CP  (5-1-2) vs. Arsenal (8-0-0) – Tuesday, Apr 7th

3:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM London | 5:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – Paramount+

Arsenal enters undefeated. Does Sporting CP have what it takes to end that run?

Paris St. Germain (4-2-2) vs. Liverpool (6-0-2) – Wednesday, Apr 8th

3:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM London | 5:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – Paramount+

After a dreadful loss over the weekend, Liverpool needs this one as manager Arne Slot faces calls for his job. It’ll take on one of the World’s most well-known soccer brands.

FC Barcelona (5-1-2) vs. Atletico Madrid (4-1-3) – Wednesday, Apr 8th

3:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM London | 5:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – Paramount+

Atletico is the lowest team in the Champions League standings remaining. Can it pull off the upset and continue its Cinderella run.

Los Angeles Dodgers (8-2) @ Toronto Blue Jays (4-6) – Tuesday, Apr 7th

7:07 PM ET | 12:07 AM London (Wed)  | 9:07 AM Tokyo (Wed) – MLB.TV/TBS

Early-season World Series rematch. Does it live up to the hype?

Athletics (3-6) @ New York Yankees (7-2)  – Wednesday, Apr 8th

7:05 PM ET | 12:05 AM London (Thurs)  | 9:05 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – MLB.TV/ FS1

The A’s have plenty of young talent, but it’s off to a slow start this season. Facing a good Yankees team is a prime opportunity to play up to the competition.

Detroit Tigers (4-6) @ Minnesota Twins (4-6)  – Wednesday, Apr 8th

7:40 PM ET | 12:40 AM London (Thurs)  | 9:40 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – MLB.TV/ FS1

Tiger fans expected better out of the team this season. This is an important early game that could matter later in the season, if both teams are in the hunt.

Arizona Diamondbacks (5-5) @ New York Mets (6-4) – Thursday, Apr 9th

7:10 PM ET | 12:10 AM London (Fri)  | 9:10 AM Tokyo (Fri) – MLB.TV/ MLB Network

Both teams have early injury issues but have continued to compete well. Can Corbin Carroll continue to carry the D-Backs, or will the Mets' loaded lineup be too much.

Netflix: Sheng Wang: Purple

Netflix’s newest stand-up comedy special features some wildly odd topics and takes on life.

Netflix: Untold: Chess Mates

This documentary details a cheating scandal in the chess world. It dives into the rivalry of Magnus Carlsen and Hans Nieman and the controversies surrounding the matches they’ve played against each other.

Netflix: Trust Me: The False Prophet

The first installment of the four-part true-crime documentary series exploring a cult led by Samuel Bateman and Warren Jeffs. It features firsthand accounts and secret recordings that reveal astonishing illegal and abusive behavior.

Hulu: The Testaments

The premier of Hulu’s sequel to the hit series A Handmaid’s Tale. It follows two teenage girls and their rebellious years at the “Wife School.”

Prime Video: The Boys – Season 5

The final season of the hit comedic superhero series hits the streaming waves. It starts with a two-episode premiere. This season features a world run by Homelander, facing resistance from rival forces.

HBO Max: Hacks – Season 5

Aother series ending with a fifth season. There will be 10 new episodes over a five-week period, picking up with Deborah Vance and Ava battling false news reports and headlines while fighting for their legacies.

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