NBA reveals TV schedule for second round of playoffs

TL;DR

The NBA has announced the TV schedule for the second round of the 2026 playoffs, including matchups and tip times. The Western Conference matchups are set, while the Eastern Conference is still concluding its first-round series.

Key points

NBA released TV schedule for 2026 playoffs
Western Conference matchups confirmed
Eastern Conference still has Game 7s pending

Oklahoma City ThunderLos Angeles LakersSan Antonio SpursMinnesota Timberwolves

The NBA Playoffs logo. Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

On Saturday, the NBA released the schedule for the second round of the 2026 playoffs, featuring tip times and television networks for the games.

The Western Conference second-round matchups have already been decided, featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, and the San Antonio Spurs vs the Minnesota Timberwolves.

But the Eastern Conference still has three first-round series taking place, with matchups between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers (Saturday), Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic (Sunday), and Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors (Sunday) all going to a Game 7.

So, the Eastern Conference side of things is to be determined, but the NBA still released the television schedule for hypothetical matchups.

Here’s a look at the television schedule for the conference semifinals (all times are Eastern; an asterisk* indicates “if necessary” for the best-of-seven series):

Eastern Conference

Q&A

What are the matchups for the NBA second round playoffs in 2026?

The second round matchups in the Western Conference are Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves.

When will the Eastern Conference first-round Game 7s take place?

The Game 7s for the Eastern Conference will feature Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday and Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

Which TV networks will broadcast the NBA playoffs in 2026?

The NBA has released the TV schedule, but specific networks for each game have not been detailed in the provided information.