The NBA has launched the official 2026 Convention Semifinals schedule, confirming begin dates, tip-off instances, and nationwide broadcast protection for all 4 matchups. The second spherical begins on Might 4 and Might 5, with video games unfold throughout ABC, ESPN, NBC/Peacock, and Prime Video. All sequence observe a 2-2-1-1-1 format and are topic to alter.
Within the Western Convention, the top-seeded Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder will face the Los Angeles Lakers in a sequence opening on Might 5 in Oklahoma Metropolis. Sport 1 is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET on NBC/Peacock, adopted by Sport 2 on Prime Video. The sequence shifts to Los Angeles for Video games 3 and 4, together with a nationwide ABC broadcast on Might 9. Potential Video games 5 via 7 stay TBD relying on outcomes.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers start their Japanese Convention Semifinals on Might 5 at 7:00 PM ET in Detroit. Video games 1 and a couple of shall be performed on NBC/Peacock and Prime Video earlier than the sequence strikes to Cleveland for Video games 3 and 4. A possible Sport 7 is scheduled for Might 17 in Detroit if the sequence extends the complete distance.
The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves open their Western Convention Semifinals on Might 4 in San Antonio. Sport 1 is ready for 9:30 PM ET, with ESPN and NBC/Peacock dealing with early broadcasts within the sequence. Minnesota hosts Video games 3 and 4, with Sport 4 scheduled for a 7:30 PM ET tip. Remaining video games are listed as crucial primarily based on the end result.
Within the Japanese Convention, the New York Knicks face the Philadelphia 76ers in a sequence starting Might 4 at Madison Sq. Backyard. Sport 1 suggestions at 8:00 PM ET on NBC/Peacock, adopted by Sport 2 on ESPN. The sequence strikes to Philadelphia for Video games 3 and 4, with ABC carrying Sport 4 on Might 10. A possible Sport 7 is ready for Might 17 in New York.
