NBA Playoffs scores today: Pistons vs Cavaliers, Lakers vs Thunder

MANILA, Philippines–Action continued today, May 8 (May 7 in the United States), in the NBA Playoffs conference semifinals, with teams jockeying for early control of their respective best-of-seven series.

Below is the roundup of scores from today’s NBA matchups:

Pistons vs Cavaliers (Game 2)

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) looks to take a shot vs Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the second half in Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

• Detroit Pistons beat Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97  for a 2-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals match-up.
• Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 points to lead the Pistons.
• Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points and Jarrett Allen had 22 points and seven rebounds for the Cavaliers.

Lakers vs Thunder (Game 2)

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander advances the ball upcourt vs the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

• Oklahoma City Thunder dominate Los Angeles Lakers to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Western Conference semifinals.
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holgrem paced the Thunder with 22 points each. Ajay Mitchell added 20.
• LeBron James led the Lakers in a losing effort with 23 points, two rebounds, six assists and three steals.

NBA playoffs schedule tomorrow, May 9 (May 8 US time):

• 7am – Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks (Game 3)
• 9:30am – Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs (Game 3)