Monday night represented an interesting scheduling quirk as the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs got underway, and it was a night that both NBC and the NBA will probably regret. As the conference semifinals get underway,

The No. 3 New York Knicks became the first team to clinch a spot in the 2026 playoffs after a commanding sweep over the No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers. The other Eastern Conference matchup features the No. 1 Detroit Pistons and No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Washington Wizards got the No. 1 selection in a hotly anticipated NBA draft — but not before there was a little drama.

There are plenty of great play-by-play men (and women) calling sports today, but few, if any, do it as well as Mike Tirico. The voice of NBC's

Entertainment content keeps ceding ground to sports on NBC’s primetime schedule. Last fall marked the arrival of NBA basketball, which joined Sunday Night Football and college football. Next fall, the network is adding MLB baseball to the mix.

OHT highlights Dana Jones who helps bring the excitement of the game through the magic of television. Her expertise, passion and almost 30 years of NBA experience shape the way fans watch their teams on NBC and Peacock.