Tied 1-1 Location: Target Center , Minneapolis Start Time: 9:30 PM ETFollowing a massive 133-95 win in Game 2, the San Antonio Spurs aim to regain home-court advantage on the road. The Timberwolves are looking for "More Ant" ( Anthony Edwards ) to bounce back after their Game 2 blowout loss. Key Storylines and Playoff Context
The schedule for today, May 8, 2026, features two pivotal Game 3 matchups in the Conference Semifinals as series shift to new venues. Both games will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video. New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers nba games today
Action continues tomorrow, May 9, with Game 3s for the Pistons-Cavaliers and Thunder-Lakers matchups. TV/Streaming Knicks @ 76ers Prime Video Spurs @ Timberwolves Prime Video Pistons @ Cavaliers NBC/Peacock Thunder @ Lakers 2026 NBA Play-in Tournament, Playoffs & Finals Schedule Tied 1-1 Location: Target Center , Minneapolis Start
All series are best-of-seven. Today's Game 3s are critical because teams that go down 3-0 in NBA history have never successfully come back to win the series. Both games will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video
Knicks lead 2-0 Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia Start Time: 7:00 PM ETThe New York Knicks look to take a commanding 3-0 lead after winning both home games at Madison Square Garden. Philadelphia faces health concerns for Joel Embiid and needs a win to avoid a nearly insurmountable deficit. San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
As the second round of the progresses, several teams are establishing dominance while others fight to stay in contention.
On Thursday, both the Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder took 2-0 leads in their respective series. The Thunder are currently on a six-game postseason winning streak.