Davis stars as Lakers comeback to take lead in playoff series, Bucks go 3-0 up
Nuggets defeat Trail Blazers to go 2-1 up
Los Angeles Lakers completed a 109-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA as they took a 2-1 lead in their 7-game playoff series having lost the first game. Anthony Davis recorded 34 points with 11 rebounds for the Lakers, and LeBron James finished with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists in the game.
Khris Middleton contributed 22 points with 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the Milwaukee Bucks as they ran out 113-84 winners against Miami Heat to go 3-0 up in their seven-game series. Giannis Antetokoumpo also contributed a double-double, with his 17 points and 17 rebounds helpful for the Bucks in the game. A win for the Bucks in the next game will be enough to seal their place in the Conference semifinals.
Nikola Jokic inspired the Denver Nuggets to a 120-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers to take them 2-1 up in their NBA playoff series. Jokic finished the game with 36 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists as the Nuggets won the game.