# Best NBA games on Friday, May 1, 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 · 3 games · times ET

Every game is scored 0–100 for how worth watching it is: stakes, star matchups, form, rest and travel. How we score: https://hoopsmenu.com/how-we-score

## Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic

Final DET 93, ORL 79 · Game 6 · Series tied 3-3 · Prime Video · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0042500106)

## Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors

Final/OT CLE 110, TOR 112 · Game 6 · Series tied 3-3 · Prime Video · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0042500136)

## Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets

Final LAL 98, HOU 78 · Game 6 · LAL wins 4-2 · Prime Video · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0042500176)

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 12:41 PM EST._

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Source: https://hoopsmenu.com/nba/tonight/2026-05-01 · Hoops Menu (https://hoopsmenu.com)