The NBA Playoffs continue. Get the latest series matchups, schedule info and find out how to watch every game.
Updated on May 3, 2026 7:47 PM
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> Conference Semifinals
The Conference Semifinals schedule will be updated at the conclusion of the previous round.
(1) Detroit vs. (4) Cleveland
- Game 1: Tuesday May 5 (7 ET, Peacock/NBCSN)
- Game 2: Thursday May 7 (7 ET, Prime Video)
- Game 3: Saturday May 9 (3 ET, NBC/Peacock)
- Game 4: Monday May 11 (8 ET, NBC/Peacock)
- Game 5: Wednesday May 13*
- Game 6: Friday May 15*
- Game 7: Sunday May 17*
(2) New York vs. (7) Philadelphia
- Game 1: Philadelphia at New York | Monday May 4 (8 ET, NBC/Peacock)
- Game 2: Philadelphia at New York | Wednesday May 6 (7 ET, ESPN)
- Game 3: New York at Philadelphia | Friday May 8 (7 ET, Prime Video)
- Game 4: New York at Philadelphia | Sunday May 10 (3:30 ET, ABC)
- Game 5: Philadelphia at New York | Tuesday May 12*
- Game 6: New York at Philadelphia | Thursday May 14*
- Game 7: Philadelphia at New York | Sunday May 17*
(1) Oklahoma City vs. (4) Los Angeles
- Game 1: Los Angeles at Oklahoma City | Tuesday May 5 (8:30 ET, NBC/Peacock)
- Game 2: Los Angeles at Oklahoma City | Thursday May 7 (9:30 ET, Prime Video)
- Game 3: Oklahoma City at Los Angeles | Saturday May 9 (8:30 ET, ABC)
- Game 4: Oklahoma City at Los Angeles | Monday May 11 (10:30 ET, Prime Video)
- Game 5: Los Angeles at Oklahoma City | Wednesday May 13*
- Game 6: Oklahoma City at Los Angeles | Saturday May 16*
- Game 7: Los Angeles at Oklahoma City | Monday May 18*
(2) San Antonio vs. (6) Minnesota
- Game 1: Minnesota at San Antonio | Monday May 4 (9:30 ET, Peacock/NBCSN)
- Game 2: Minnesota at San Antonio | Wednesday May 6 (9:30 ET, ESPN)
- Game 3: San Antonio at Minnesota | Friday May 8 (9:30 ET, Prime Video)
- Game 4: San Antonio at Minnesota | Sunday May 10 (7:30 ET, NBC/Peacock)
- Game 5: Minnesota at San Antonio | Tuesday May 12*
- Game 6: San Antonio at Minnesota | Friday May 15*
- Game 7: Minnesota at San Antonio | Sunday May 17*
* = If necessary
> Eastern Conference First Round
(1) Detroit vs. (8) Orlando
- Game 1: Magic 112, Pistons 101
- Game 2: Pistons 98, Magic 83
- Game 3: Magic 113, Pistons 105
- Game 4: Magic 94, Pistons 88
- Game 5: Pistons 116, Magic 109
- Game 6: Pistons 93, Magic 79
- Game 7:Pistons 116, Magic 94
- Pistons win series 4-3
(2) Boston vs. (7) Philadelphia
- Game 1: Celtics 123, 76ers 91
- Game 2: 76ers 111, Celtics 97
- Game 3: Celtics 108, 76ers 100
- Game 4: Celtics 128, 76ers 96
- Game 5: 76ers 113, Celtics 97
- Game 6: 76ers 106, Celtics 93
- Game 7:76ers 109, Celtics 100
- 76ers win series 4-3
(3) New York vs. (6) Atlanta
- Game 1: Knicks 113, Hawks 102
- Game 2: Hawks 107, Knicks 106
- Game 3: Hawks 109, Knicks 108
- Game 4: Knicks 114, Hawks 98
- Game 5: Knicks 126, Hawks 97
- Game 6:Knicks 140, Hawks 89
- Knicks win series 4-2
(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Toronto
- Game 1: Cavaliers 126, Raptors 113
- Game 2: Cavaliers 115, Raptors 105
- Game 3: Raptors 126, Cavaliers 104
- Game 4: Raptors 93, Cavaliers 89
- Game 5: Cavaliers 125, Raptors 120
- Game 6: Raptors 112, Cavaliers 110
- Game 7:Cavaliers 114, Raptors 102
- Cavaliers win series 4-3
> Western Conference First Round
(1) Oklahoma City vs. (8) Phoenix
- Game 1: Thunder 119, Suns 84
- Game 2: Thunder 120, Suns 107
- Game 3: Thunder 121, Suns 109
- Game 4:Thunder 131, Suns 122
- Thunder win series 4-0
(2) San Antonio vs. (7) Portland
- Game 1: Spurs 111, Trail Blazers 98
- Game 2: Trail Blazers 106, Spurs 103
- Game 3: Spurs 120, Trail Blazers 108
- Game 4: Spurs 114, Trail Blazers 93
- Game 5:Spurs 114, Trail Blazers 95
- Spurs win series 4-1
(3) Denver vs. (6) Minnesota
- Game 1: Nuggets 116, Timberwolves 105
- Game 2: Timberwolves 119, Nuggets 114
- Game 3: Timberwolves 113, Nuggets 96
- Game 4: Timberwolves 112, Nuggets 96
- Game 5: Nuggets 125, Timberwolves 113
- Game 6:Timberwolves 110, Nuggets 98
- Timberwolves win series 4-2
(4) Los Angeles vs. (5) Houston
- Game 1: Lakers 107, Rockets 98
- Game 2: Lakers 101, Rockets 94
- Game 3: Lakers 112, Rockets 108 (OT)
- Game 4: Rockets 116, Lakers 96
- Game 5: Rockets 99, Lakers 93
- Game 6:Lakers 98, Rockets 78
- Lakers win series 4-2
> Conference Finals
The Conference Finals schedule will be updated at the conclusion of the previous round.
> 2026 NBA Finals
The 2026 NBA Finals will be begin on June 3, with ABC as the exclusive broadcaster.
- June 3: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 1 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
- June 5: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 2 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
- June 8: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 3 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
- June 10: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 4 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET
- June 13: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 5 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
- June 16: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 6 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
- June 19: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 7 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET (if necessary)
> SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament
The 2026 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament took place April 14-17.
Tuesday, April 14
- East: Hornets 127, Heat 126 (OT) (Loser eliminated)
- West: Trail Blazers 114, Suns 110 (Winner earns 7 seed)
Wednesday, April 15
- East: 76ers 109, Magic 97 (Winner earns 7 seed)
- West: Warriors 126, Clippers 121 (Loser eliminated)
Friday, April 17
- East: Magic 121, Hornets 90 (Hornets earn 8 seed)
- West: Suns 111, Warriors 96 (Suns earn 8 seed)
