NBA Playoffs: Round 2 Matchups and Schedule

Published May 4, 2026 at 9:50 AM EDT

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers face off against SGA and the OKC Thunder.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -- The weekend belonged to Detroit, Philly, Cleveland and the Lakers. Detroit beat Orlando twice — 93–79 Friday and 116–94 Sunday — to take that series. Philly went into Boston and knocked off the Celtics 109–100 Saturday. Cleveland survived Toronto after splitting two closeouts: Raptors won 112–110 Friday, then Cavs answered 114–102 Sunday. The Lakers also handled Houston 98–78 Friday.

Now this week opens Round 2: Sixers-Knicks and Wolves-Spurs start Monday, followed by Cavs-Pistons and Lakers-Thunder on Tuesday.

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🏀 NBA PLAYOFFS – ROUND 2 SCHEDULE (ET)

🔥 TUESDAY / THURSDAY SLATE

🟦 Game 1 – Early Window

• Time: 7:00 PM ET

• TV: TNT / ESPN (alternates by night)

• Matchups rotate:

  • Knicks vs 76ers

  • Cavaliers vs Pistons

🟥 Game 2 – Prime Time

• Time: 9:30 PM ET

• TV: TNT / ESPN

• Matchups:

  • Thunder vs Lakers

  • Spurs vs Timberwolves