ESPN NBA schedule update: Two matchups added for final day of regular season on April 12

ESPN today announced an update to its 2025-26 NBA regular-season schedule with two matchups presented by State Farm on the final day of the regular season as part of its Advil Playoff Push coverage.
On Sunday, April 12, the Boston Celtics, led by four-time All‑NBA First Team selection Jayson Tatum and NBA All‑Star starter Jaylen Brown, host the Orlando Magic and Paolo Banchero at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The back end of the doubleheader features the Denver Nuggets, led by three-time NBA MVP and league rebounding and assist leader Nikola Jokić, visiting the San Antonio Spurs and De’Aaron Fox at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN.
NBA Tip-Off presented by Eli Lilly precedes the doubleheader at 5 p.m. on ESPN. Inside the NBA presented by Eli Lilly airs immediately following the conclusion of the final game. Both shows are produced by TNT Sports.
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