Myles Turner collected 29 points and nine
rebounds and Pascal Siakam added 17 points and nine rebounds to
help the sixth-seeded Pacers seize a 2-1 lead in their
best-of-seven series. Game 4 is Sunday in Indianapolis.
Damian Lillard, slowed by an ailing Achilles tendon, overcame an
apparent left leg injury late in the first quarter to finish
with 28 points, eight assists and three steals. Bobby Portis
collected 17 points and 18 rebounds for the third-seeded Bucks,
who played their sixth straight game without two-time NBA MVP
Giannis Antetokounmpo (left calf strain).
Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
Luka Doncic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help
Dallas beat visiting Los Angeles in Game 3 of their Western
Conference first-round playoff series.
Kyrie Irving scored 19 of his 21 points in the final 14 minutes
for the Mavericks, who lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. Game 4
is set for Sunday in Dallas.
Norman Powell and James Harden each had 21 points for the
Clippers, who committed 19 turnovers. Ivica Zubac added 19
points and eight rebounds.
Timberwolves 126, Suns 109
Anthony Edwards recorded 36 points and nine rebounds as
Minnesota beat host Phoenix to take a 3-0 playoff series lead
for the first time in franchise history.
The Timberwolves will aim for a sweep in Game 4 of the
best-of-seven, first-round Western Conference series on Sunday
night at Phoenix. Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds
and Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 13 boards for
third-seeded Minnesota.
Bradley Beal scored 28 points, Kevin Durant added 25 and Devin
Booker registered 23 points and eight assists for the
sixth-seeded Suns.
--Field Level Media
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