What in the Weekend? Broom-Jumping and B-Ball

This weekend is shaping up to be a good one, as NBA action dominates the airwaves once again. Two perennial favorites – L.A. and Boston – are locked into life-and-death matches in the second round, while young teams like Chicago, Memphis and Atlanta show NBA fans that the new school is in full effect. Music and comedy are on tap around the country as well, and this weekend, we get to jump the broom and celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day this Sunday.

Today is National Nurses day, so whether you are a nurse or like to dress up like one from time to time, we salute you!

Here’s what’s going on around the country.

ON TV

All times listed are Eastern.

Friday, May 6

NBA Playoffs: Chicago vs. Atlanta, Game Three, at 7 p.m. on ESPN

The Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks continue to lock horns in their exciting second round series.

“Hair Show” at 8 p.m., “The Salon” at 10 p.m. on TV One

TV One’s “Friday Film Festival” kicks off with two back-to-back comedies: “Hair Show,” starring Mo’Nique and “The Salon,” starring Vivica A. Fox.

Saturday, May 7

NBA Playoffs: Oklahoma City vs. Memphis, Game Three, at 5 p.m. on ESPN

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies, surprising second round combatants, try to take a commanding lead in their series.

Sunday, May 8

“Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes, Special Edition,” at 8 p.m. on OWN

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the goings-on in preparation for Oprah Winfrey’s final season.

“Mama Flora’s Family,” 8 p.m. on TV One

Celebrate Mother’s Day via this four-hour miniseries event from 1998: Alex Haley’s “Mama Flora’s Family,” starring Queen Latifah, Cicely Tyson, Blair Underwood, and Mario Van Peebles.

ONSCREEN

“Jumping the Broom,” starring Las Alonso, Paula Patton, Loretta Devine and Angela Bassett (PG-13)

The long-awaited T.D. Jakes-produced story of family tension at an upscale wedding is already creating a buzz. Support black films!

ON SHELVES

“Inseparable” by Brenda Jackson. A platonic relationship will inevitably lead to love in this new novel by the popular author.

THINGS TO DO IN …

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Friday, May 6

Comedy Explosion, featuring Lavelle Crawford, DeRay Davis, Aries Spears and Gary Owen

Las Vegas Hilton Theater

10 p.m.

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA