The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 3-1 lead against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs, after winning 116-113 at home last night.
Minnesota's most efficient player was Anthony Edwards with 43 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Julius Randall added 25 points and seven rebounds, Jaden McDaniels recorded 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Naz Reed scored 12 points.
Slovenian point guard Luka Dončić was the most efficient player for the Lakers with 38 points. LeBron James added 27 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and three blocks, Rui Hachimura scored 23 points, while Austin Reeves had 17 points and seven rebounds.
The winner of the series is the team that reaches four wins first, so Minnesota will have a chance to advance to the Western Conference semifinals in the fifth game, which is scheduled for the night between Wednesday and Thursday.
The winner of this series will play in the Western Conference semifinals against the better team from the duel between Golden State and Houston, in which the Warriors lead 2:1.
Boston took a 3-1 lead against Orlando in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, after winning 107-98 on the road tonight.
Boston's most efficient player was Jayson Tatum with 37 points and 14 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 21 points and 11 rebounds, Kristaps Porzingis scored 19 points, while Derrick White had 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
Paolo Bankero led Orlando with 31 points and seven rebounds. Franz Wagner added 24 points, seven assists and six rebounds, Corey Joseph had 12 points and six assists, and Anthony Black scored 10 points.
Boston will have a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals in the fifth game of the series, which is scheduled for Tuesday night.
The winner of this series will play in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the better team from the duel between New York and Detroit, in which the Knicks lead 3:1.
Indiana took a 3-1 lead against Milwaukee in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, after winning 129-103 on the road tonight.
Indiana's most efficient player was Myles Turner with 23 points and four blocks. Andrew Nembhard added 20 points, Tyrese Halliburton had 17 points, 15 assists and eight rebounds, while TJ McConnell had 15 points and six assists.
Also in double figures were Aaron Nasmith with 14, Obi Taupin with 13, and Pascal Siakam and Jeresy Walker with 12 points each.
For Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 28 points, 15 rebounds and six assists. Kevin Porter Jr. added 23 points, six assists, five rebounds and two steals, while Bobby Portis scored 14 points.
Bucks All-Star point guard Damian Lillard injured his leg six minutes into the first quarter, after which he did not return to the game.
Indiana will have a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals in the fifth game of the series, which is scheduled for Tuesday night.
The winner of this series will play in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the better team from the duel between Cleveland and Miami, in which the Cavaliers lead 3:0.
THE RESULTS
Minnesota - Los Angeles Lakers 106:103
Orlando - Boston 98:107
Milwaukee - Indiana 103:129
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