Timberwolves 116, Lakers 104
Minnesota seized a 2-1 series lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round playoff clash, thanks to a combined 59 points from Anthony Edwards (29) and Jaden McDaniels (30).
Despite a heroic effort from LeBron James who posted 38 points and 10 rebounds the Lakers couldn’t hold off a surging Timberwolves side. James dominated on both ends, sinking long-range threes and swatting shots, but Minnesota’s balanced attack proved too much.
ANT & MCDANIELS STAR IN GAME 3 WIN 🤩
— NBA (@NBA) April 26, 2025
Ant: 29 PTS | 8 REB | 8 AST | 2 STL | 5 3PM
McDaniels: 30 PTS | 5 REB | 2 STL
Timberwolves take a 2-1 series lead, with a chance to go up 3-1 on Sunday, 4/27 at 3:30pm/et on ABC! pic.twitter.com/aVfNzuW3gJ
Bucks 117, Pacers 101
Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Bucks to a crucial Game 3 win over Indiana with a 37-point performance, supported by Bobby Portis (10 rebounds) and A.J. Green (12 rebounds).
Gary Trent Jr., inserted into the starting lineup, caught fire with 37 points on 9-of-12 shooting from beyond the arc and added four steals.
Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 28 points, while Tyrese Haliburton posted a double-double with 14 points and 10 assists.
Magic 95, Celtics 93
The Orlando Magic trimmed Boston’s series lead to 2-1 with a gritty win at home. Franz Wagner poured in 32 points and Paolo Banchero added 29 to lift the Magic past the Celtics.
Jayson Tatum returned from injury and scored 36 points with nine rebounds, but Boston’s offense went ice cold in the second half, going 17 minutes without a made three-pointer.
Jaylen Brown chipped in 19 points for the Celtics, who are now winless in Orlando this season (0-3).
