The NBA playoffs heated up with major statements from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic on Friday night. Here’s how each game will be unfolded:
Timberwolves knocks on the Lakers’ door in Game 3
Final score: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 104
Series: Minnesota leads 2-1
In a high-energy battle at Target Center, Jaden McDaniels exploded 30 points, Anthony Edwards chipped at 29, pulling away from the Lakers in a dominant second half with the Timberwolves.
LeBron James did everything he could for Los Angeles, dropping 38 points and grabbing 10 rebounds with historic performance. This earned the most points ever in a playoff game with over 40 players. Austin Reeves added 20 points with five three-pointers, but Luka Doncic shot 17 points in battle with the illness and scored 17 points with six shots.
Minnesota dominated the second half 62-46 and took advantage of the Lakers’ 19 turnovers to seal off a key Game 3 victory. Now the pressure is straight for LA and heads towards Sunday’s pivotal Game 4.
Key Statistics: There was in the Timberwolves An attempt at 13 more shots and Over 20 Fast Breakpointskeep the Lakers scrambled.
The Bucks are back to life against the Pacers
Final score: Bucks 117, Pacer 101
Series: Indiana leads 2-1
Faced with a potential 0-3 hole, the Bucks responded like a true candidate. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent Jr. both dropped 37 points to lead Milwaukee’s impressive comeback with the Fiserv Forum.
Trent hit nine out of three on Electric, tying Lee Allen’s franchise playoff records in most triples of the game. After trailing 10 levels at halftime, the Bucks dominated 39-18 in the third quarter, turning the script over and never looking back.
Pascal Siakam led Indiana by 28 points, but the Pacers couldn’t withstand Milwaukee’s surge. Now, the Bucks are even aiming to have a Sunday at-home series.
Fun facts: 9 3 pointers on torrent matched back playoff records on backback 2001!
Nailbiter Magic Stan Celtics
Final score: Magic 95, Celtics 93
Series: Boston leads 2-1
With a wild finish in Orlando, Franz Wagner took over the delay, earning a back-to-back clutch basket, earning the magic into a dramatic Game 3 victory.
Wagner led the magic with 32 points, while Paolo Bancello added a 29. The magic showed incredible resilience and endured the late Celtics meeting, which was fueed on a 36-point night by Jason Tatum.
Boston tied the game 91-91 with two minutes left, but Wagner’s fearless drive gave Orlando the cushion they needed. The final, desperate attempt from Boston was lacking as he enchanted a key first victory in the series.
Key moments: Boston committed 21 turn overI will lead to 26 Magic Points – Statistics that ultimately cost them the game.
- Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Lakers – Sunday, Minneapolis
- Game 4: Bucks vs. Pacer – Sunday, Milwaukee
- Game 4: Magic vs. Celtics – Sunday, Orlando
By changing momentum, teams fight to level the series and grab the lead in command, so expect more fireworks!
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