On the night of the NBA playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder sent a strong message, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 and taking a 1-0 lead in the semifinal series.

The Oklahoma team took control of the game after a good start by the Lakers, who appeared to be hit by the absence of Luka Dončić due to injury. Despite the efforts of LeBron James, who scored 27 points and was once again the leader of the Californians on the floor, the gap gradually deepened in favor of the defending champions.

The protagonist for the Thunder was Chet Holmgren, who dominated with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell added 18 points each, sealing a convincing victory.

In the other game of the evening, the Detroit Pistons triumphed 111-101 over the Cleveland Cavaliers, confirming their form as one of the strongest teams in the East. The Pistons built a 17-point lead in the third quarter, but the Cavaliers responded and narrowed the gap to just four points, keeping the game open until the final minutes.

However, the Detroit team maintained its composure and secured the victory thanks to the good performances of Cade Cunningham with 23 points and Tobias Harris with 20. On the other hand, for Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell stood out with 23 points and James Harden with 22, but they were unable to avoid defeat.

A spectacular evening in the NBA, which promises great emotions as these semifinal series continue.