The second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs (Conference Semifinals) is set to begin on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The first round concluded on Sunday, May 3, featuring a historic night of Game 7s. In the East, both the Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers completed rare comebacks from 3–1 series deficits to advance.

Eastern Conference Matchups

• (1) Detroit Pistons vs. (4) Cleveland Cavaliers
• (3) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers

Western Conference Matchups

• (1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (4) L.A. Lakers
• (2) San Antonio Spurs vs. (6) Minnesota Timberwolves