Two critical NBA Playoff games are on the schedule today. Feel free to use this as your open thread now that the
Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 1: Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers
Time: 6 p.m. ET ET
Round: Eastern Conference Semifinals – Game 1
TV: TNT, truTV, Max
The Cavaliers begin their second-round campaign after sweeping the Miami Heat, while the Pacers come in hot after a 4–1 series win over the Bucks. Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland against Tyrese Haliburton and a young, confident Indy squad.
Western Conference Playoffs, Game 7: Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Round: Western Conference First Round – Game 7
TV: TNT, truTV, Max
Houston has come back from a 3–1 series deficit to force this win-or-go-home matchup. Golden State will lean on Stephen Curry’s playoff experience, while Houston tries to complete the comeback and advance to face Minnesota.