NBA Basketball

OKC up 2-0 on Lakers as Holmgren, SGA score 22

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 22 points and the Thunder beat the Lakers 125-107 on Thursday to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Cunningham: Pistons' 2-0 lead still 'a thin line'

Cade Cunningham and the Pistons, whose season was on the ropes less than a week ago, aren't going to let up against the Cavaliers.

Cavs plan to 'figure it out' after Harden struggles

James Harden's postseason struggles continued Thursday, when he went 3-for-13 from the field and missed all four of his 3-point attempts in a 107-97 loss to the Pistons.

Knicks' Anunoby diagnosed with hamstring strain

Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and will be day-to-day, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.

Hornets extend Lee after 25-win improvement

The Charlotte Hornets gave coach Charles Lee a contract extension Thursday following a season in which the team improved its win total by 25 games.

Spurs, led by Fox and Wemby, rebound with rout

De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama bounced back from shaky performances in the series opener to lead San Antonio to a 38-point blowout of Minnesota.

Finch: Wolves 'got punked' in 38-point blowout

The Timberwolves, despite a warning from superstar Anthony Edwards, could not keep pace with the recharged Spurs in Wednesday night's Game 2.

Brown: If up to me, I'd be with Celtics long term

Jaylen Brown reaffirmed his happiness in Boston on Wednesday night, saying if it was up to him, he'd remain with the Celtics for the next 10 years.

🐝 Latest buzz ahead of the offseason, draft

Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.