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Timberwolves 116, Lakers 104 – Minnesota Regains Series Control
Jaden McDaniels scored 30 points and Anthony Edwards added 29 as the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the second half for a 116-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, giving them a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinal series.
Julius Randle chipped in 22 points for Minnesota. LeBron James led Los Angeles with 38 points and 10 rebounds, while Austin Reaves scored 20 points with five 3-pointers. Luka Doncic had 17 points, eight assists and seven rebounds but struggled with his shooting (6-for-16).
Game 4 is set for Sunday in Minneapolis.
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Bucks 117, Pacers 101 – Milwaukee Cuts Indiana’s Series Lead
Gary Trent Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo each scored 37 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a crucial win over the Indiana Pacers, trimming the Pacers’ Eastern Conference series lead to 2-1.
Trent tied the franchise playoff record with nine 3-pointers, matching Ray Allen’s mark from 2001. Pascal Siakam scored 28 points for Indiana, while Tyrese Haliburton posted a double-double with 14 points and 10 assists.
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Magic 95, Celtics 93 – Orlando Stuns Boston in Game 3
Franz Wagner scored a team-high 32 points and delivered two crucial baskets in the closing moments as the Orlando Magic edged the Boston Celtics 95-93 to cut their series deficit to 2-1.
Paolo Banchero added 29 points for Orlando. Boston’s Jayson Tatum led all scorers with 36 points but committed seven turnovers in the loss. Jaylen Brown had 19 points and Derrick White added 16.
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