Best NBA games on Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 2 games · times ET

Updated Tue, Nov 10, 12:30 PM EST

The slate

ClevelandCavaliers101
DetroitPistons111
Final · Game 1 · DET leads 1-0 · Peacock / NBC Sports Network
Los AngelesLakers90
Oklahoma CityThunder108
Final · Game 1 · OKC leads 1-0 · Peacock / NBC

Every game is scored 0–100 for how worth watching it is: stakes, star matchups, form, rest and travel. How we score games ›

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