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Towns and the Knicks visit Detroit with 2-1 series lead

New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (44-38, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Sunday, 1 p.m.

Indiana visits Milwaukee with 2-1 series lead

Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (48-34, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -4.5; over/under is 226.

Timberwolves take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers (50-32, third in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -3.5; over/under is 209.
Wolves top Lakers 116-104 in Game 3 to take series lead behind both-ways standout Jaden McDaniels

Wolves top Lakers 116-104 in Game 3 to take series lead behind both-ways standout Jaden McDaniels

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves, with so many promising performances spoiled by late mistakes fresh in their memory bank, sure timed this strong finish well.
Gary Trent Jr. makes most of chance to start, has 9 3s and 37 points to help Bucks beat Pacers

Gary Trent Jr. makes most of chance to start, has 9 3s and 37 points to help Bucks beat Pacers

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gary Trent Jr. made the most of his rare chance to start.
Wagner and Banchero help Magic beat Celtics to cut Boston's lead to 2-1

Wagner and Banchero help Magic beat Celtics to cut Boston's lead to 2-1

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Paolo Banchero added 29 and the Orlando Magic beat Boston 95-93 on Friday night to cut the Celtics’ lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round series.
Jayson Tatum returns from wrist injury with 36 points but Celtics lose to Magic in Game 3

Jayson Tatum returns from wrist injury with 36 points but Celtics lose to Magic in Game 3

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even with Jayson Tatum in the starting lineup, the Boston Celtics still couldn't find a way to win in Orlando.
Trent ties Bucks playoff mark with 9 3s, he and Giannis score 37 in 117-101 Game 3 win over Pacers

Trent ties Bucks playoff mark with 9 3s, he and Giannis score 37 in 117-101 Game 3 win over Pacers

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gary Trent Jr. got hot from deep, Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated in the paint and together they gave the Milwaukee Bucks new life in their first-round playoff series.
Wagner and Banchero help Magic beat Celtics 95-93 to cut Boston's lead to 2-1

Wagner and Banchero help Magic beat Celtics 95-93 to cut Boston's lead to 2-1

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Paolo Banchero added 29 and the Orlando Magic beat Boston 95-93 on Friday night to cut the Celtics' lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round series.
Jimmy Butler questionable for Game 3 of Warriors' first-round series against Rockets

Jimmy Butler questionable for Game 3 of Warriors' first-round series against Rockets

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Warriors forward Jimmy Butler was listed as questionable for Game 3 of Golden State's first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets after he sustained a pelvic contusion in a frightening fall during Game 2.