“Pacers edge Bucks in OT thriller, Timberwolves take commanding 3-0 series lead”

Tyrese Haliburton’s heroics lift Pacers over Bucks in thrilling Game 3 overtime win

In a nail-biting Game 3 showdown, Tyrese Haliburton came up clutch for the Indiana Pacers, converting a three-point play with just 1.6 seconds left in overtime to secure a 121-118 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Haliburton’s impressive performance included 18 points, 16 assists, and 10 rebounds, overshadowing Khris Middleton’s 42-point effort for the Bucks.

Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam also played key roles for the Pacers, contributing 29 points and nine rebounds, and 17 points and nine rebounds respectively. The win gives the sixth-seeded Pacers a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference first-round series, with Game 4 set to take place on Sunday in Indianapolis.

Despite Damian Lillard’s injury scare, the star guard managed to finish with 28 points, eight assists, and three steals for the Bucks. Bobby Portis added 17 points and 18 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Pacers’ late-game heroics.

In other playoff action, Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a 101-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3 of their Western Conference series. The Mavericks now hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup, with Game 4 scheduled for Sunday in Dallas.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the Phoenix Suns with a 126-109 win to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Anthony Edwards put up an impressive 36 points and nine rebounds, with support from Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns. The Suns, led by Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker, will look to bounce back in Game 4 on Sunday night.

The playoff action continues to heat up as teams battle for supremacy in the quest for the NBA championship. Stay tuned for more thrilling matchups and game-changing performances.