Thunder surged 131-108 over the Lakers, pushing Oklahoma City closer to a second straight Western Conference Finals. Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander poured 23 points and nine assists, while Ajay Mitchell added 24 points and 10 assists in a dominant performance that left the Lakers scrambling for the series decided today night again.

LeBron James contributed 19 points, but the Lakers struggled without injured Luka Dončić, and their offense stalled. The Thunder, reigning champions, look poised to repeat, while the Lakers face the daunting task of overcoming a 3‑0 deficit—an unprecedented challenge in NBA playoff history for the season to shape their future.

In the East, Donovan Mitchell lit up Cleveland with a 35‑point outing, guiding the Cavaliers to a 116-109 win over the Pistons. His late free throws sealed a 16‑point halftime lead, cutting Detroit’s series advantage to 2‑1 and keeping the fourth‑seeded club alive for the series to continue towards the playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Knicks edge closer to a playoff berth after a 108-94 victory over the Sixers, and the Spurs trail the Timberwolves 2-1 with a 115-108 win. These results reshape mid‑tier standings, tightening race for the final Eastern and Western seeds as teams vibrate for late-season contests and securing home.