NBA 2026 has already defined the Conference Semifinals playoffs, after a first round full of excitement, historic comebacks and series that went down to the wire.
For U.S. Hispanic fans, this is one of the most intense moments of the season, where the real contenders begin to make a difference.
Eastern Conference: balance and drama
The East has been, without a doubt, the most competitive side of the playoffs this year.
Three of the four first round series were defined in seven games, reflecting the high level of parity.
One of the most outstanding duels was Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic.
Detroit managed a remarkable comeback after being 1-3 down in the series, finally winning 4-3.
In Game 7, the Pistons dominated with authority (116-94), led by Cade Cunningham (32 points and 12 assists) and Tobias Harris (30 points and 9 rebounds).
The Cleveland Cavaliers also advanced after a very close series against the Toronto Raptors.
Game 7 ended 114-102 in favor of Cleveland, with outstanding performances by Jarrett Allen (22 points and 19 rebounds) and Donovan Mitchell (22 points).
In addition, the Philadelphia 76ers staged a historic comeback by reversing a 1-3 record against the Boston Celtics.
While the New York Knicks eliminated the Atlanta Hawks in six games (Filed as: NBA Playoffs 2026 Conference Semifinals).
Western Conference: dominance and strength
In the West, some teams showed greater superiority. The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns 4-0.
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs clearly defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 4-1.
The Los Angeles Lakers advanced after beating the Houston Rockets 4-2.
And the Minnesota Timberwolves surprised by eliminating the Denver Nuggets in six games (Filed under: NBA Playoffs 2026 Conference Semifinals).
This is one of the most intense moments of the season
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This is how the Semifinals of the 2026 NBA Playoffs will be played
With the qualifiers defined, the Conference Semifinals matchups are as follows:
Eastern Conference
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers
Western Conference
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers
San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves
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