NBA releases 2nd-round playoff schedule
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The NBA confirmed the schedule for the second round of the playoffs after the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their opening-round series.
The second round gets underway Monday when the New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series.
Here's a complete breakdown of the upcoming schedule:
Eastern Conference
New York Knicks (3) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (7)
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 4 | 8:00 p.m. | NYK | PHI |
| 2 | May 6 | 7:00 p.m. | NYK | PHI |
| 3 | May 8 | 7:00 p.m. | PHI | NYK |
| 4 | May 10 | 3:00 p.m. | PHI | NYK |
| 5* | May 12 | TBD | NYK | PHI |
| 6* | May 14 | TBD | PHI | NYK |
| 7* | May 17 | TBD | NYK | PHI |
Detroit Pistons (1) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (4)
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 5 | 7:00 p.m. | DET | CLE |
| 2 | May 7 | 7:00 p.m. | DET | CLE |
| 3 | May 9 | 3:00 p.m. | CLE | DET |
| 4 | May 11 | 8:00 p.m. | CLE | DET |
| 5* | May 13 | TBD | DET | CLE |
| 6* | May 15 | TBD | CLE | DET |
| 7* | May 17 | TBD | DET | CLE |
Western Conference
San Antonio Spurs (2) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (6)
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 4 | 9:30 p.m. | SAS | MIN |
| 2 | May 6 | 9:30 p.m. | SAS | MIN |
| 3 | May 8 | 9:30 p.m. | MIN | SAS |
| 4 | May 10 | 7:30 p.m. | MIN | SAS |
| 5* | May 12 | TBD | SAS | MIN |
| 6* | May 15 | TBD | MIN | SAS |
| 7* | May 17 | TBD | SAS | MIN |
Oklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (4)
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 5 | 8:30 p.m. | OKC | LAL |
| 2 | May 7 | 9:30 p.m. | OKC | LAL |
| 3 | May 9 | 8:30 p.m. | LAL | OKC |
| 4 | May 11 | 10:30 p.m. | LAL | OKC |
| 5* | May 13 | TBD | OKC | LAL |
| 6* | May 16 | TBD | LAL | OKC |
| 7* | May 18 | TBD | OKC | LAL |
* if necessary
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