NBA: Thunder 131, Lakers 108
Ajay Mitchell had career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists, and the Thunder extended their unbeaten playoff run to the brink of another Western Conference Finals appearance with a dominant victory over the Lakers in Game 3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 23 points and nine assists as Oklahoma City improved to 7-0 in the postseason. OKC leads series 3-0.
How was SGA able to keep OKC's offence rolling in Game 3?
What did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander do in Game 3 against the Lakers to keep the Thunder's offence clicking? What makes Oklahoma City so good at coming out of the half? What are the chances of Los Angeles rushing Luka Doncic back? NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins SportsCentre to share his thoughts.
NBA: Pistons 109, Cavaliers 116
James Harden hit three clutch shots in the final two minutes, Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cavaliers beat Detroit to cut the Pistons' lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. DET leads series 2-1.
James Harden nails a dagger three for the Cavs
James Harden hits a stepback three-pointer to extend the Cavaliers' lead over the Pistons.
NBA: Knicks 109, 76ers 94
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late to the delight of roaring Knicks fans, leading New York to a win over the 76ers for a commanding lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. NY leads series 3-0.
NBA: Spurs 115, Timberwolves 108
Victor Wembanyama has 39 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks as the Spurs beat the Timberwolves in Game 3 to take control of the Western Conference semifinal. SA leads series 2-1.
Maxey, Edgecombe ignite crowd with back-to-back alley-oops
Maxey, Edgecombe ignite crowd with back-to-back alley-oops
Brunson drains deep triple to extend Knicks' lead in fourth
Jalen Brunson drains deep triple to extend Knicks' lead in fourth
Mikal Bridges hits dance moves after fast-break dagger for Knicks
Mikal Bridges hits dance moves after fast-break dagger for Knicks
Stephen A., Skip argue over LeBron's place on all-time list
Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless debate where LeBron James stands on the all-time list.
Stephen A.: Harden doesn't seem to be playing with urgency
Stephen A. Smith rips into James Harden and his shrinking performances for the Cavaliers in their playoff series against the Pistons.
Skip, Stephen A. have conflicting opinions on Luka's offensive game
Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Luka Doncic's impact on the Lakers.
JWill: Harden not bringing 'playoff energy' for Cavs
ESPN's "Get Up" crew discusses James Harden's energy and playoff effectiveness and what it means for the Cavaliers.
Tim MacMahon: Lakers should pay Reaves, keep him with Luka
Tim MacMahon, Vincent Goodwill and Jay Williams discuss what offseason decisions the Lakers should make regarding LeBron James and Austin Reaves' futures with the franchise.
NBA: Lakers 107, Thunder 125
Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 22 points and the Thunder beat the Lakers Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series. LeBron James, coming off a 27-point effort in Game 1 for Los Angeles, followed up with 23 points in Game 2. OKC leads series 2-0.
The Lakers huddle around the refs after final buzzer
The Lakers huddle around the refs after final buzzer.
SGA is pumped up after cashing late 3 in Thunder's Game 2 win
SGA is pumped up after cashing late 3 in Thunder's Game 2 win.
SGA punctuates Thunder's 10-0 run with 2-handed slam
SGA punctuates Thunder's 10-0 run with 2-handed slam.
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