NBA Playoff Weekend Recap: Knicks Sweep Sixers, Thunder Near Sweep Of Lakers, Pistons-Cavs Series Heats Up Ahead Of Critical Game 4s Tonight
Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NBA Playoff action from over the weekend and what's on tap tonight.
The New York Knicks dominated the Philadelphia 76ers as the Knicks swept the Sixers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. Led by strong performances from Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks consistently outplayed Philadelphia with efficient three-point shooting, aggressive defense and dominant rebounding. The Sixers struggled to keep up despite efforts from Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. In Game 4, New York capped off the series with a 144-114 victory while tying an NBA playoff record with 25 made three-pointers, securing a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. How good are the Knicks? Can they go to the NBA Finals?
Tonight’s NBA playoff slate features two pivotal Game 4 matchups with both series at key turning points. In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder hold a commanding 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers, putting them one win away from a sweep, while the Lakers now face elimination and must respond to avoid an early playoff exit. In the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons lead the Cleveland Cavaliers 2-1. Game 4 is in Cleveland tonight. Can Cleveland tie the series at 2? Can the Lakers avoid the sweep?
