# Best NBA games on Saturday, May 9, 2026

Saturday, May 9, 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

## Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers

Final DET 109, CLE 116 · Game 3 · DET leads 2-1 · Peacock / NBC · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0042500203)

## Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers

Final OKC 131, LAL 108 · Game 3 · OKC leads 3-0 · ABC · [details](https://hoopsmenu.com/games/0042500223)

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_Updated Tue, Nov 10, 10:28 AM EST._

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