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đź“…May 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
NBA playoff races intensified today as Detroit forced a Game 7, San Antonio advanced to the West finals, and the postseason bracket tightened.
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Pistons rout Cavaliers to force a decisive Game 7

Detroit beat Cleveland 115-94 in Game 6, tying the series 3-3 and pushing it to a winner-take-all Game 7. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 21 points, 8 assists, and five threes, while James Harden scored 23 for the Cavaliers in the loss. Source 1

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Spurs eliminate Timberwolves and reach the Western Conference finals

San Antonio closed out Minnesota with a 139-109 win in Game 6, winning the series in six games. Stephon Castle posted 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Spurs now move on to face the Thunder for a trip to the NBA Finals. Source 3

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San Antonio sets up a showdown with Oklahoma City

The Spurs’ victory means they will meet defending champion Oklahoma City in the Western Conference finals. The series begins Monday night in OKC, with the Thunder coming in after sweeping their first two playoff rounds. Source 3

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Western Conference finals schedule is now set

The full Spurs-Thunder schedule has been released, with Game 1 and Game 2 in Oklahoma City before the series shifts to San Antonio for Games 3 and 4. If needed, Games 5-7 will alternate back to OKC and SA according to the published timetable. Source 3

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Cade Cunningham continues to drive Detroit’s playoff push

Cunningham’s 21-point, 8-assist performance helped Detroit extend the series and keep its postseason alive. His shot-making from deep was a major factor, as he knocked down five three-pointers in the win. Source 1

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Paul Reed gives Detroit a major lift off the bench

Paul Reed added 17 points for the Pistons and was highly efficient, going 7-of-9 from the field. His production helped Detroit control the game and overwhelm Cleveland on the road. Source 1

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James Harden leads Cleveland, but Cavaliers fall flat in Game 6

Harden finished with a team-high 23 points and 7 rebounds for the Cavaliers, but Cleveland could not keep pace with Detroit’s offense. The loss forces the Cavs to regroup quickly for Game 7 with the series tied. Source 1

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Spurs’ backcourt powers another dominant playoff performance

San Antonio’s guards set the tone in the closeout win, with Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox combining for 53 points and 20 assists/rebounds impact. Rookie Dylan Harper also chipped in 15 points off the bench as the Spurs’ depth proved decisive. Source 3

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NBA playoff bracket tightens as elimination games continue

With one series pushed to a Game 7 and another wrapping up, the playoff picture is becoming clearer across the league. The RealGM schedule page reflects the current slate of NBA postseason matchups and ongoing discussion around the West semifinals. Source 2

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Latest NBA highlights spotlight a busy playoff night

Recent official and highlight coverage features both the Pistons-Cavaliers and Spurs-Timberwolves Game 6 matchups. The NBA’s highlight video and game recap posts underscore how pivotal these results were in shaping the next round. Source 4