Quick Recap:
• Record: 2-0
• Units: +2.0
• Best Win: Detroit Pistons -3.5 (+1.0u)
• Tough Loss: —
Bryan Bash delivered a perfect slate on May 07, 2026, finishing 2-0 across his NBA playoff selections. Both picks covered comfortably, with the handicapper capitalizing on a pair of dominant home performances in second-round playoff action.
Cavaliers at Pistons
Bash opened his evening with a winning ticket on the Detroit Pistons -3.5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Pistons cruised to a 107-97 victory, covering the spread by 6.5 points and taking a commanding 2-0 series lead in their second-round matchup. Detroit’s offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting 48.8% from the field and an impressive 50.0% from three-point range, while Cleveland struggled mightily from beyond the arc at just 21.9%. That perimeter shooting discrepancy proved decisive in determining both the game outcome and the spread result.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 25 points and 10 assists, while Tobias Harris added 21 points in the winning effort. Despite Donovan Mitchell’s 31-point performance for Cleveland, the Cavaliers couldn’t overcome their cold shooting night. Detroit controlled the tempo from the opening tip, building a 25-18 lead after the first quarter and extending it to 54-43 by halftime. The Pistons also dominated the glass with a 42-36 rebounding advantage, giving them additional possessions to pull away down the stretch. The top-seeded Pistons have now won five consecutive games since facing elimination in the first round against Orlando, and Game 3 shifts to Cleveland on Saturday.
Lakers at Thunder
Bash completed his perfect night with Oklahoma City Thunder -15.0 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Thunder dominated from start to finish, winning 125-107 and covering the substantial spread by three points. Oklahoma City’s balanced attack and suffocating defense proved too much for the Lakers, as the Thunder shot an exceptional 55.6% from the field while dishing out 26 assists on efficient ball movement.
Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his unselfish playoff approach, scoring 22 points alongside Chet Holmgren’s 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals. Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged just 19 points on 14 shots per game through two contests in this series—well below his 31.1-point regular season average—yet Oklahoma City has won both games by an average of 18 points. Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 31 points and 6 assists, but Los Angeles couldn’t keep pace with the Thunder’s offensive efficiency. Oklahoma City built momentum with a dominant 36-22 third quarter that effectively put the game out of reach and ensured the spread would cover. The Thunder’s 32-30 rebounding edge and superior ball movement (26 assists to 24) highlighted their team-oriented approach. With a 2-0 series advantage, Oklahoma City has positioned itself as the clear favorite to advance in the Western Conference semifinals.
Bryan Bash’s 2-0 performance on May 07 showcased sharp handicapping on two playoff games where home-court advantage and superior shooting efficiency made all the difference. Both the Pistons and Thunder controlled their respective contests wire-to-wire, rewarding Bash’s confidence in the favorites.
