2025-26 NBA Playoffs Semi-Finals: Discussion Thread

With the first round complete, these are going to be the matchups for the second round of the playoffs.

Eastern Conference Semi- Finals

(1) Detroit vs. (4) Cleveland

Game 5: Cleveland at Detroit | Wednesday May 13*

Game 6: Detroit at Cleveland | Friday May 15*

Game 7: Cleveland at Detroit | Sunday May 17*

(2) New York vs. (7) Philadelphia

Game 2: Philadelphia at New York | Wednesday May 6 (7 ET, ESPN)

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*

Western Conference Semi-Finals

(1) Oklahoma City vs. (4) Los Angeles

Game 3: Oklahoma City at Los Angeles | Saturday May 9 (8:30 ET, ABC)

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*

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(2) San Antonio vs. (6) Minnesota

Game 2: Minnesota at San Antonio | Wednesday May 6 (9:30 ET, ESPN)

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*

My Predictions

Eastern Conference

Cleveland Cavaliers in 7

New York Knicks in 6

Western Conference

Los Angeles Lakers in 6

San Antonio Spurs in 7.

If you want to discuss anything, you can do so below. I will update this thread as the semi-final round continues. Have at it in the comments below.

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