Two crucial playoff games were played last night in the NBA, with both resulting in decisive victories. One of these victories has confirmed the second finalist in the Western Conference.

In the first matchup, the Detroit Pistons secured a 115-94 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, evening the Eastern Conference semifinals at 3-3. Keegan Murray led the Pistons with 21 points, capitalizing on his team's dominance under the basket. The Cavaliers' 20 turnovers proved fatal, depriving the hosts of any comeback. The series now heads to a decisive Game 7 in Detroit.

Later in the night, the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2017, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 and clinching the semifinal series 4-2. The Spurs dominated from the outset of Game 6, leading by a formidable 29 points at halftime, buoyed by a club playoff record of 18 three-pointers. New acquisition Steven Curry emerged as the standout performer, scoring an impressive 32 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.