It was a thrilling night in the NBA Playoffs as the Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, and Indiana Pacers all took commanding 3-1 series leads.
At Target Center, the Timberwolves outlasted the Los Angeles Lakers 116-113 in a tight battle. Anthony Edwards led the charge with a sensational 43 points, supported by Julius Randle’s 25 and McDaniels’ 16. LeBron James recorded a double-double for the Lakers but went scoreless in the fourth quarter, while Luka Doncic dropped 38 points.
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics moved within one win of the Eastern Conference semifinals by defeating the Orlando Magic 107-98 on the road. Jayson Tatum shined with 37 points and 14 rebounds, with strong support from Jaylen Brown and defensive stalwart Al Horford.
In another Eastern Conference showdown, the Indiana Pacers crushed the Milwaukee Bucks 129-103. Myles Turner dominated with 23 points and four blocks, Tyrese Haliburton tallied 17 points and 15 assists, and Andrew Nembhard added 20 points. Despite a huge night from Giannis Antetokounmpo (28 points, 15 rebounds), the Bucks now face elimination.
