Two games were played in the NBA playoffs on Thursday night. The hot New York City doubled their lead over Philadelphia, which was missing Joel Embiid, with a 108:102 victory, while San Antonio returned the favor with a big win over Minnesota (133:95) and tied the series at 1:1. The Lakers, who have been without Luka Dončić since the beginning of April, will be back in action in Oklahoma City on Friday night. Legendary NBA star Paul Pierce warns…