NBA playoffs conference semifinals bracket, schedule, Results, Date, Time TV Channel 

The 2026 NBA Playoffs Conference Semifinals are underway, showcasing four exciting best-of-7 series. In the East, the top-seeded Detroit Pistons face the Cleveland Cavaliers, while the New York Knicks battle the Philadelphia 76ers.

In the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Los Angeles Lakers, and the San Antonio Spurs clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves. These matchups feature star talent, playoff intensity, and high stakes as teams compete for a spot in the Conference Finals.

NBA playoff bracket 2026

NOTE: Not all games have been given an official start time or viewing options yet. All listed times are Eastern:

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Eastern Conference semifinals

No. 1 Detroit Pistons vs. No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers

Game 1 at Detroit: Tuesday, May 5, 7 p.m. | NBCSN and Peacock

Game 2 at Detroit: Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m. | Prime Video

Game 3 at Cleveland: Saturday, May 9, 3 p.m. | NBC and Peacock

Game 4 at Cleveland: Monday, May 11, 8 p.m. | NBC and Peacock

*Game 5 at Detroit: Wednesday, May 13 | Time, TV TBD

*Game 6 at Cleveland: Friday, May 15 | Time and TV TBD

*Game 7 at Detroit: Sunday, May 17 | Time and TV TBD

No. 3 New York Knicks vs. No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers

Game 1 at New York: Monday, May 4, 8 p.m. | NBC and Peacock

Game 2 at New York: Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m. | ESPN and Fubo

Game 3 at Philadelphia: Friday, May 8, 7 p.m. | Prime Video

Game 4 at Philadelphia: Sunday, May 10, 3:30 p.m. | ABC and Fubo

*Game 5 at New York: Tuesday, May 12 | Time and TV TBD

*Game 6 at Philadelphia: Thursday, May 14 | Time and TV TBD

*Game 7 at New York: Sunday, May 17 | Time and TV TBD

Western Conference semifinals

No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 4 Los Angeles Lakers

Game 1 at Oklahoma City: Tuesday, May 5, 8:30 p.m. | NBC and Peacock

Game 2 at Oklahoma City: Thursday, May 7, 9:30 p.m. | Prime Video

Game 3 at Los Angeles: Saturday, May 9, 8:30 p.m. | ABC and Fubo

Game 4 at Los Angeles: Monday, May 11, 10:30 p.m. | Prime Video

*Game 5 at Oklahoma City: Wednesday, May 13 | Time and TV TBD

*Game 6 at Los Angeles: Saturday, May 16 | Time and TV TBD

*Game 7 at Oklahoma City: Monday, May 18 | Time and TV TBD

No. 2 San Antonio Spurs vs. No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves

Game 1 at San Antonio: Monday, May 4, 9:30 p.m. | NBCSN and Peacock

Game 2 at San Antonio: Wednesday, May 6, 9:30 p.m. | ESPN and Fubo

Game 3 at Minnesota: Friday, May 8, 9:30 p.m. | Prime Video

Game 4 at Minnesota: Sunday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. | NBC and Peacock

*Game 5 at San Antonio: Tuesday, May 12

*Game 6 at Minnesota: Friday, May 15

*Game 7 at San Antonio: Sunday, May 17

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