Thunder, Pistons Use Defense and Depth to Open Semifinals

Thunder beat the Lakers 108-90 behind a 34-15 bench scoring edge and lockdown defense, while the Pistons topped the Cavaliers 111-101 by turning defense into offense and living at the free-throw line (35 attempts, 27 makes). Reaves struggled for L.A. (3-for-16), Cleveland’s Mitchell and Harden had early struggles, Jarrett Allen fouled out early, and Lakers rotational piece Jarred Vanderbilt suffered an injury.