THUNDER, KNICKS TAKE CONTROL IN CONFERENCE FINALS

The NBA Conference Finals race tightened in the West and tilted further in the East after the latest playoff results. In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder moved ahead of the San Antonio Spurs, 2-1, after a strong Game 3 performance. Oklahoma City’s depth proved to be the difference, with its bench powering a 123-108 road win and helping the Thunder reclaim the series lead.

In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks now hold a commanding 2-0 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers. New York pulled away in Game 2 with a 109-93 victory, continuing its impressive postseason momentum and putting Cleveland under pressure heading into the next game.

With the Thunder leading the Spurs and the Knicks ahead of the Cavaliers, both series are beginning to take shape. Oklahoma City has momentum, but San Antonio still has time to respond. Meanwhile, New York’s strong start has made the Knicks the team to chase in the East.