NBA Playoff Bracket 2026, Updated Picture, Schedule After May 9
The No. 1 seeds in the Eastern and Western Conferences were both in action during the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs on Saturday.
The Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder both looked to build upon their 2-0 series leads over the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers, respectively.
Here's a look at how Saturday's games unfolded as well as the upcoming playoff schedule.
Saturday Round 2 Schedule, Results
Cleveland Cavaliers 116, Detroit Pistons 109 (Pistons lead series 2-1)
Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers, 8:30 p.m. ET (Thunder lead series 2-0)
Sunday Round 2 Schedule
New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers, 3:30 p.m. ET (Knicks lead series 3-0)
San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:30 p.m. ET (Spurs lead series 2-1)
Saturday Highlights
Cavaliers 116, Pistons 109
The Pistons held a 12-5 edge at the beginning of the first quarter, but the Cavaliers quickly found their rhythm on offense and jumped in front to lead 32-30 heading into the second.
Cleveland continued to maintain a 45-40 advantage with just under five minutes left in the second quarter before closing the period on a 19-8 run to lead by 16 points at halftime.
Detroit started to gain momentum in the third quarter, outscoring the Cavaliers 33-19 in 12 minutes of game time.
Cleveland only led 83-81 entering the fourth.
Both teams battled down the stretch of the game, as the score was tied at 104 with three minutes left.
A steal and subsequent layup from Cavs sharpshooter Max Strus gave his team some more breathing room before James Harden scored seven consecutive points for Cleveland, securing the win.
Harden finished with 19 points and seven assists, while Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 35 points on 13-of-24 shooting. Mitchell also pulled down 10 rebounds.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
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