2026 NBA Playoffs: Bracket, schedule, scores, matchups for conference semis, including Spurs vs. Timberwolves

The 2026 NBA Playoffs have reached the conference semifinals, featuring a mix of decisive sweeps and tightly contested series. The New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder have already secured their spots in the finals after completing four-game sweeps over Philadelphia and Los Angeles Lakers, respectively. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers are locked in a 2-2 tie, with Game 5 scheduled for May 13, while the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves also stand at 2-2, with Game 5 on May 12. The first round concluded with several dramatic series, including a 4-3 Detroit Pistons victory over the Orlando Magic and a Philadelphia 76ers upset over the Boston Celtics in seven games. The Knicks advanced past the Atlanta Hawks in six games, and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors in a hard-fought seven-game battle. The NBA Finals will begin June 3, with Oklahoma City holding home-court advantage due to their best regular-season record. The first game is set for 8:30 ET on ABC. The conference semifinals will continue through May, with potential Game 7 matchups scheduled for May 15 and 17. The playoffs kicked off April 18, with the first round extending into May depending on series lengths. The schedule for the second round and conference finals will be announced later, but the drama is already building as teams push toward the championship.