NBA Playoffs Take Center Stage: NBC Palm Springs Announces Special Programming Schedule for Monday, April 20

Basketball fans in the Coachella Valley are in for a high-stakes double-header this Monday, April 20, as the NBA Playoffs take over the primetime lineup on NBC Palm Springs.

The special sports coverage will result in several one-day shifts to the station’s regular programming and news schedule.

NBA Playoff Double-Header

The action kicks off at 5:00 PM PT with Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals as the Atlanta Hawks travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks.

Immediately following, at 7:30 PM PT, the focus shifts to the Western Conference as the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the defending champion Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their first-round series.

News and Programming Changes

Due to the extended sports coverage, NBC Palm Springs will not air its traditional 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM news broadcasts. Additionally, the Roggin Report, usually seen at 6:30 PM, will be preempted for the evening.

To ensure viewers stay informed on local headlines, the NBC Palm Springs news team will produce a special digital-only news broadcast at 8:30 PM. This livestream can be accessed via:

The official NBC Palm Springs Facebook page

Directly on nbcpalmsprings.com

Late Night Gameshows

For those who never miss a puzzle or a clue, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! have been rescheduled for the following times:

• Wheel of Fortune: 10:00 PM

• Jeopardy!: 10:30 PM

There will be changes on Tuesday's schedule also, to be posted again tomorrow morning.

Stay tuned to NBC Palm Springs for the latest updates on weather, sports, and local news throughout the valley.