The Thunder eliminated the Pelicans on Monday in Game 4, and after the victory, Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said, "We have an uncommon group of people and players and I think that's a huge reason why we're able to accomplish some of these things."

The future of LeBron James, Darvin Ham and the Lakers remains dauntingly uncertain.

Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray drained his second game-winning shot of the series to close out the Lakers in Game 5.

Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray drained his second game-winning shot of the series to close out the Lakers in Game 5.

Kristaps Porzingis hurt his right calf during the Celtics' Game 4 win versus Miami. Early indications are that he didn't suffer an Achilles tendon injury, sources said.

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 97-89 to complete a four-game sweep of their first-round playoff series.