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Thunder and Pistons make winning start in semi-finals

BBC Sport · May 6, 2026, 6:21 AM

Key takeaways

  • Chet Holmgren earned his first All-Star selection this season
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder proved too strong for the Los Angeles Lakers to take a 1-0 lead in the NBA's Conference semi-finals.
  • The defending champions are the Western Conference's top seed and made a strong start to the best-of-seven series with a 108-90 win at home on Tuesday.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Chet Holmgren earned his first All-Star selection this season

The Oklahoma City Thunder proved too strong for the Los Angeles Lakers to take a 1-0 lead in the NBA's Conference semi-finals.

The defending champions are the Western Conference's top seed and made a strong start to the best-of-seven series with a 108-90 win at home on Tuesday.

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