By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Kawhi Leonard had 31 points and 11 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-96 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points to go along with 8 rebounds, and French star Tony Parker added 19 points and 8 rebounds for the Spurs, who regained the home-court advantage they had surrendered with a loss in Game 2.
Russell Westbrook scored 31 points for the Thunder, but he made just 10 of 31 shots. He also had 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Kevin Durant scored 26 points, Spanish forward Serge Ibaka added 15 on 5/6 threes, while Turkish big man Enes Kanter added 8 points and 5 rebounds.
In Atlanta, Channing Frye scored 27 points and the Cavaliers kept up their 3-point barrage Friday night, dominating down the stretch for a 121-108 victory that gave Cleveland a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Swiss swingman Thabo Sefolosha was a starter for the Hawks with 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, while German guard Dennis Schroder added 8 points and 4 assists from the bench.