Thunder pull away from Lakers in NBA playoffs, while Pistons down Cavs
Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder won their second straight game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Western Conference semifinals, leading the series 2-0. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons also took a 2-0 lead by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.Key Facts
- The Thunder beat the Lakers 125-107 in game two of their playoff series.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points for the Thunder, who forced 21 Lakers turnovers.
- This game was LeBron James’ 300th NBA playoff game, and he scored 23 points with six assists.
- The Lakers struggled without their top scorer Luka Doncic, who is injured.
- The series will continue with games three and four in Los Angeles on Saturday and Monday.
- The Detroit Pistons won 107-97 against the Cleveland Cavaliers to take a 2-0 lead.
- Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 25 points and 10 assists, scoring 12 points in the fourth quarter.
- Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 31 points, but the Cavaliers still trail in the series.
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