From The Sports Desk: The NBA’s Final Four is here
The NBA's Final Four is set with the Cleveland Cavaliers facing the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals and the San Antonio Spurs taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the West. The Cavaliers advanced after a significant Game 7 victory over the Detroit Pistons, while the Knicks have been dominant throughout the playoffs. The Spurs and Thunder matchup features two of the league's best teams, promising an exciting series.
- ▪The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons by 31 points in Game 7 to reach the Eastern Conference Finals.
- ▪The New York Knicks have won seven consecutive playoff games and are heavily favored against the Cavaliers.
- ▪The San Antonio Spurs will face the Oklahoma City Thunder, marking the first playoff meeting of two teams with at least 62 regular-season wins since 1998.
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NBAFrom The Sports Desk: The NBA’s Final Four is hereThe Cleveland Cavaliers will play the New York Knicks in the East, and the San Antonio Spurs will play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the West. Here’s what you need to know.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on May 11, 2026.Juan Ocampo / NBAE via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 3:00 PM EDTBy Rohan Nadkarni and Greg RosensteinThe Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the basketball world Sunday with a 31-point road win in Game 7 to advance past the Detroit Pistons and into the Eastern Conference Finals.
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