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The conference semi-finals round of the playoffs is underway and we’ve seen a more intense, higher level of play and some surprises. There should be plenty of drama and potential upsets in this round — and it is only going to get better as we move deeper into the postseason. This is the best time of the year for NBA fans because we see the best of teams every night and it’s must-watch.
Here are the playoff brackets and updated scores — plus the times and where to watch anything — starting with the first round. This story will be updated through the NBA Finals. Here’s what you need to know.
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When do the NBA Playoffs begin?
The first round starts on Saturday, April 18, with four games. Play in the first round will potentially continue into May (depending on whether a series goes seven games). The times and dates for the second round and the conference finals have yet to be set.
When do the NBA Finals begin?
The NBA Finals tip off on June 3, with the first game set for 8:30 ET (broadcast on ABC) at the arena of the Finals team with the better regular-season record (Oklahoma City has the best record overall in the league and would have home-court advantage against anyone in the Finals).
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NBA Eastern Conference, Western Conference playoff bracket
NBA Playoffs Schedule 2026
All times are Eastern (* = if necessary).
Conference Semi-Finals
Eastern Conference
(1) Detroit vs. (4) Cleveland
Game 1: Pistons 111, Cavs 101
Game 2: Pistons 107, Cavs 97
Game 3: Cavs 116, Pistons 109
Game 4: Detroit at Cleveland, May 11 (8 ET, NBC/Peacock)
* Game 5: Cleveland at Detroit, May 13 (TBD)
* Game 6: Detroit at Cleveland, May 15*
* Game 7: Cleveland at Detroit, May 17 (TBD)
Detroit leads series 2-1
(2) New York vs. (7) Philadelphia
Game 1: Knicks 137, Sixers 98
Game 2: Knicks 108, Sixers 102
Game 3: Knicks 108, 76ers 104
Game 4: Knicks 144, Sixers 114
New York wins series 4-0
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Western Conference
(1) Oklahoma City vs. (4) Los Angeles Lakers
Game 1: Thunder 108, Lakers 90
Game 2: Thunder 125, Lakers 107
Game 3: Thunder 131, Lakers 108
Game 4: Oklahoma City at Los Angeles, May 11, (10:30 ET, Prime Video)
*Game 5: Los Angeles…
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