Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves showcased their defensive strength once again against the struggling Denver Nuggets, securing a 2-1 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series with an emphatic 113-96 victory on Thursday night.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a standout performance with 37 points and nine assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 120-107 on Wednesday night, securing a 2-0 advantage in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.

LeBron James delivered 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists as the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 101-94 on Tuesday night, taking a surprising 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, while Julius Randle added 24 as the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to defeat the Denver Nuggets 119-114 on Monday night, tying their Western Conference playoff series at 1-1.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points to power the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 112-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, giving them a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.