The Oklahoma City Thunder were the only team to sweep their first-round series in the NBA playoffs, defeating the Phoenix Suns 4-0. As defending champions, they lived up to expectations behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stellar performance.
Western Conference First Round Results
The San Antonio Spurs advanced with a 4-1 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, powered by Victor Wembanyama. The Minnesota Timberwolves edged the Denver Nuggets 4-2, while the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets by the same margin.
Historic Father-Son Moment
LeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history with the first father-son alley-oop during the Lakers' series. LeBron, at 41, continues to add milestones to his career. The Lakers built an insurmountable 3-0 lead en route to the series win.
Western Conference Semifinals
The Lakers will face the Thunder in a highly anticipated matchup between LeBron James and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Their series begins Wednesday, May 6 (Philippine time), drawing global attention similar to Manny Pacquiao's fights.
Eastern Conference Playoffs
The East featured intense battles, with Detroit, Cleveland, and Philadelphia each winning 4-3 series against Orlando, Toronto, and Boston respectively. The New York Knicks eliminated Atlanta 4-2.
Other Second-Round Matchups
In the West, San Antonio faces Minnesota. In the East, Philadelphia meets New York, and Cleveland takes on top-seeded Detroit. The playoffs are heating up, with every game crucial.
