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Four NBA teams enter Western and Eastern Conference Finals
- On Monday, May 18, the 2026 NBA Conference Finals begin with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- The Thunder reached this stage undefeated, while the Knicks hold a significant rest advantage over the Cavaliers, who advanced after a grueling Game 7 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
- Western Conference finals feature two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander facing Victor Wembanyama, while Donovan Mitchell and James Harden's backcourt challenges the Knicks' depth in the East.
- According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Thunder are favored to win the 2026 NBA title at-165 odds, though of 12 ESPN experts polled, seven picked the Thunder and five chose the Spurs.
- Winners of these series will advance to the 2026 NBA Finals through late May, with four teams now competing for the championship after the semifinals concluded.
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Four NBA teams enter Western and Eastern Conference Finals
(CBS, KYMA) - Only four teams remain in the NBA playoffs after a big win by the Cleveland Cavaliers. They blew out the number one seed Detroit Pistons 125 to 94 Sunday. It is the Cavaliers' first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2018. They will face the New York Knicks Tuesday. In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder, who won the NBA championship last season, will take on the San Antonio Spurs Monday. The Thunder-Spurs gam…
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Total News Sources15
Leaning Left7Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution78% Left
Bias Distribution
- 78% of the sources lean Left
78% Left
L 78%
C 22%
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