NBA Playoffs: Timberwolves, Magic and Bucks win

In Game 3 of their best-of-seven first-round playoff series, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 116-104, led by 59 points from Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, taking a 2-1 series lead.

LeBron James was everywhere, swatting shots, draining three-pointers from far beyond the arc, and slamming defenders in the paint.

For a club that was struggling, his 38 points and 10 rebounds felt like a lifeline.

For the first time, Luka Dončić, who entered the game with a series average of 34 points, appeared normal as he battled a stomach ailment.

Julius Randle contributed 22 points, Anthony Edwards almost equaled him with 29 points, and Jaden McDaniels scored a team-high 30 points.

In Game 3 of their playoff series, the Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Indiana Pacers 117-101 thanks to enough assistance from Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Tyrese Haliburton scores 14 points and 10 assists, Aaron Nesmith scores 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Pascal Siakam scores 28 points.

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Taurean Prince was replaced in the starting lineup by Gary Trent Jr., who scores 37 points on 9 of 12 3-point attempts and pulls down four steals.

A.J. Green had twelve rebounds, Bobby Portis had ten, and Giannis Antetokounmpo had thirty-seven points.

With 32 points from Franz Wagner and 29 from Paolo Banchero, the Orlando Magic defeated Boston 95-93 to trim the Celtics' advantage in the Eastern Conference first-round series to 2-1.

After missing Game 2 due to a bruised wrist, Jayson Tatum returned to the starting lineup for the Celtics, finishing with 36 points and nine rebounds.

In 2024–25, the reigning NBA champions are now 0–3 in Orlando.

The Celtics, who went 17 minutes without a 3-pointer in the second half, had 19 points from Jaylen Brown.