# Best NBA games on Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 2 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

## Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons

Final CLE 101, DET 111 · Game 1 · DET leads 1-0 · Peacock / NBC Sports Network · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0042500201)

## Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder

Final LAL 90, OKC 108 · Game 1 · OKC leads 1-0 · Peacock / NBC · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0042500221)

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 12:31 PM EST._

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