The 2026 NBA Conference Finals are officially set and basketball fans in the United States and the rest of the world are preparing for a final stretch that promises intense emotions. Four historic franchises are still alive in the fight for the championship and each series has enough ingredients to become a real battle on the road to the NBA Finals.
The Cleveland Cavaliers were the last team to secure their qualification after defeating the Detroit Pistons 115-94 in the decisive semifinal game. Led by Donovan Mitchell, who finished with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, the Cavaliers confirmed their return to the Eastern Conference elite after an extremely demanding series. Cleveland will now have an even bigger challenge: facing the New York Knicks, a team that returns to the Conference Finals with the illusion of winning its first championship since 1973. The New York franchise has been boosted by the leadership of Jalen Brunson, who is undoubtedly one of the great figures of these playoffs.
Thunder and Spurs to wage a generational war
In the Western Conference, there will also be a spectacular playoff.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the San Antonio Spurs in a series that features several of the NBA’s biggest young stars.
The Thunder come in as one of the heavy favorites for the championship after eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers in a 4-0 sweep.
Luka Doncic’s injury ended up seriously affecting the Angelinas’ aspirations and Oklahoma took advantage of the moment to advance with authority.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is considered one of the most dominant players of the 2026 season.
He leads a Thunder that combines speed, defense and offensive depth (Filed under: NBA Conference Finals 2026).
A final stretch that promises intense emotions
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Wembanyama aims to lead Spurs back to glory
On the other side will be Spurs, who continue to build a new golden era around Frenchman Victor Wembanyama.
The reigning Defensive Player of the Year was a key player in San Antonio’s six-game sweep of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The series between Thunder and Spurs generates enormous expectation because during the regular season San Antonio clearly dominated the head-to-head matchup with a 4-1 record.
A fact that could have a psychological influence before the start of the 2026 NBA Conference Finals.
In addition, these playoffs come at an ideal time for the NBA, which continues to grow among the U.S. Hispanic audience.
With established stars, young phenoms and historic franchises looking to return to the top, the 2026 NBA Conference Finals promises to be one of the most exciting postseasons in years.
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