The countdown to the NBA conference finals begins now.
The defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder will face the San Antonio Spurs — making their first third-round appearance since 2017 — in the Western Conference Finals, while one Game 7 stands between either the Detroit Pistons or Cleveland Cavaliers and their chance to take on the New York Knicks to win the East.
If the Pistons win Sunday’s Game 7, Detroit will play at home in Games 1, 2 and 5 and 7, if necessary, of the Eastern Conference Finals. If the Cavaliers advance, however, the Knicks will have home-court advantage and play at Madison Square Garden in Games 1, 3, 5 and 7.
Here is the full schedule for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals (all time ET):
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons/Cleveland Cavaliers
Times to be announced
Game 1: Tues. May 19
Game 2: Thurs. May 21
Game 3: Sat. May 23
Game 4: Mon. May 25
*Game 5: Wed. May 27
*Game 6: Fri. May 29
*Game 7: Sun. May 31
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs
Game 1: San Antonio at Oklahoma City, Mon. May 18 at 8:30 p.m.
Game 2: San Antonio at Oklahoma City, Wed. May 20 at 8:30 p.m.
Game 3: Oklahoma City at San Antonio, Fri. May 22 at 8:30 p.m.
Game 4: Oklahoma City at San Antonio, Sun. May 24 at 8 p.m.
*Game 5: San Antonio at Oklahoma City, Tues. May 26 at 8:30 p.m.
*Game 6: Oklahoma City at San Antonio, Thurs. May 28 at 8:30 p.m.
*Game 7: San Antonio at Oklahoma City, Sat. May 30 at 8 p.m.
