The NBA Playoffs are now well into their second round, as the remaining eight teams compete for a spot in the Conference Finals at the end of May. The First Round was thrilling, with several series going all the way to Game 7, but the Conference Semifinals are already poised to be even better as the stakes get higher and the action ramps up.
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The NBA on NBC will be there through all of it, with exclusive games from all of the remaining series arriving throughout the Conference Semifinals. The action continues this weekend with games Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, so let’s take a closer look at when and where to tune in for the latest NBA on NBC matchups.
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NBA games on NBC this weekend
After hosting every single Game 1 of the Conference Semifinals to kick off the second round, NBC Sports will spend the weekend with one Game 3 and two different Game 4 matchups, one each night beginning Saturday. Here’s what to expect:
Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 3 on Saturday, May 9
The top-seeded Pistons seem to be getting their groove back after very nearly dropping their First Round series, but the Cavs aren’t going down without a fight. You can catch Game 3 of this Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 9, live on NBC and Peacock.
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 4 on Sunday, May 10
The Timberwolves, invigorated by a returning Anthony Edwards, pulled off an upset over the Spurs in Game 1 in San Antonio, but the Spurs rebounded mightilly in Game 2. By Sunday night, the action will be in Minneapolis for Game 4, where the Timberwolves hope a hometown crowd can help beat Victor Wembanyama and a powerful San Antonio lineup. Game 4 tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 10, live on NBC and Peacock.
Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 4 on Monday, May 11
That’s right, NBC‘s got three of the first four games in this Conference Semifinals series, so after checking in with the Pistons and the Cavs for Game 3 Saturday afternoon, you can unwind from your workday with them on Monday night, as the Pistons spend their second straight game in front of a Cleveland crowd and the Cavs hope to gain an upper hand. It all tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, May 11, live on NBC and Peacock.
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