The biggest upset of the 2026 NBA Playoffs is in the books. The Philadelphia 76ers, a seven-seed, eliminated the second-seeded Boston Celtics 109-100 in a thrilling Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Combined with last night’s Round 1 closeouts and today’s start of Round 2 in the NHL, this has been one of the most dramatic 24 hours of the entire 2026 playoffs. Here is the complete wrap for Australian fans.
NBA Game 7 Result — 76ers Eliminate Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers 109 def. Boston Celtics 100 — Game 7 (PHI WIN SERIES 4-3)
In one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 playoffs, the seven-seeded 76ers stunned the second-seeded Celtics on the road in Boston to advance 4-3. Philadelphia overcame a 3-2 series deficit, winning Games 6 and 7 to send Boston home and book a Round 2 matchup with the New York Knicks. The Knicks vs 76ers Eastern Conference Semifinal is now confirmed.
This is one of the rare 7 vs 2 upsets in modern NBA Playoff history.
NHL Round 2 — Underway Now
Carolina Hurricanes lead Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 — Game 1 (LIVE)
Round 2 began at 10:00am AEST today with the Hurricanes hosting the Flyers in Game 1. Carolina took an early 3-0 lead and looks to capitalise on the Flyers’ shorter rest after a gruelling six-game Round 1 series with Pittsburgh.
Friday-Saturday Round 1 Closeouts (Recap)
NBA Series Decisions
- Los Angeles Lakers def. Houston Rockets 4-2 — LeBron and the Lakers closed it out 98-78 in Houston. Lakers face OKC in Round 2.
- New York Knicks def. Atlanta Hawks 4-2 — A 51-point Game 6 demolition (140-89). Knicks face 76ers in Round 2.
- Minnesota Timberwolves def. Denver Nuggets 4-2 — Anthony Edwards led MIN to a 110-98 close-out. Wolves face Spurs.
- Philadelphia 76ers def. Boston Celtics 4-3 — (Confirmed today) PHI overcame 3-2 deficit. 76ers face Knicks.
NHL Series Decisions
- Minnesota Wild def. Dallas Stars 4-2 — 5-2 Game 6 win. Wild face Avalanche in Round 2.
- Anaheim Ducks def. Edmonton Oilers 4-2 — 5-2 Game 6 stunner. Ducks face Vegas in Round 2.
- Buffalo Sabres def. Boston Bruins 4-2 — 4-1 Game 6 in Boston. Sabres await TB/MTL Game 7 winner.
- Vegas Golden Knights def. Utah Mammoth 4-2 — 5-1 Game 6 close-out. Vegas face Anaheim in Round 2.
Still To Come — Game 7s This Week
NBA Game 7s
- Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic — Game 7 on Monday May 4 at 5:30am AEST (DET 75.6% favourite)
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors — Game 7 on Monday May 4 at 9:30am AEST (CLE 74.6% favourite)
NHL Game 7
- Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens — Game 7 on Monday May 4 at 8:00am AEST (TB 58% favourite)
Round 2 Confirmed Matchups
NBA
Eastern Conference Semifinals:
- New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers (confirmed today)
- TBD vs TBD (winners of DET/ORL and CLE/TOR Game 7s)
Western Conference Semifinals:
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers
- San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves
NHL
Eastern Conference Semifinals:
- Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers (in progress now)
- Buffalo Sabres vs TBD (winner of TB/MTL)
Western Conference Semifinals:
- Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild
- Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks
Round 2 Schedule Highlights — Australian Times
NBA Round 2 Game 1s
- Tuesday May 5, 10:00am AEST — Knicks vs 76ers Game 1 — ESPN/Kayo
- Tuesday May 5, 11:30am AEST — Spurs vs Timberwolves Game 1 — ESPN/Kayo (SAS 88.2% favourite)
- Wednesday May 6, 10:30am AEST — Thunder vs Lakers Game 1 — ESPN/Kayo (OKC 90.9% favourite)
NHL Round 2 Game 1s
- Sunday May 3, 10:00am AEST — Hurricanes vs Flyers Game 1 — ESPN/Kayo (live now)
- Monday May 4, 11:00am AEST — Avalanche vs Wild Game 1 — ESPN/Kayo
How to Watch NBA & NHL Round 2 in Australia
NBA on ESPN/ABC — Live on Kayo Sports and ESPN Australia. Every NBA Round 2 game is also available on NBA League Pass in Australia. Selected games are available on Prime Video Australia.
NHL on ESPN — Live on Kayo Sports and ESPN Australia. Round 2 games on TNT in the US are exclusive to NHL.TV for Australian viewers. Peacock is not available in Australia.
For full Round 2 schedules with AEST tipoff times, live scores updated every 60 seconds, and broadcaster info, check our live US Sports TV Guide.
What’s Next?
After Monday’s three Game 7s and Tuesday’s NBA Round 2 openers, every Round 2 matchup will be locked in. Key dates ahead:
- Tuesday May 5 — NBA Round 2 begins (Knicks/76ers and Spurs/Wolves)
- Wednesday May 6 — Lakers vs Thunder Round 2 begins
- Late May — Conference Finals begin
- Thursday June 4 — NBA Finals Game 1 (10:30am AEST)
- Mid-June — Stanley Cup Final expected to begin
Bookmark our TV Guide homepage for live scores throughout Round 2 and the rest of the playoffs.
Published 3 May 2026. All times AEST (Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane).
