In the 2026 NBA Playoffs, recent second-round results have clarified the path to the conference finals. The New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers behind Miles McBride's scoring outbursts and Karl-Anthony Towns' interior presence, securing their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers remain locked in a 3-3 Eastern semifinal series, with the winner advancing to face New York. In the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers to reach the conference finals unbeaten, while the San Antonio Spurs advanced past the Minnesota Timberwolves to set up a matchup against Oklahoma City. Key upcoming factors include the Pistons-Cavaliers Game 7 outcome, roster health for stars like Donovan Mitchell and Victor Wembanyama, and rest advantages heading into best-of-seven conference finals series.