In a thrilling overtime showdown, Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to a 121-118 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series. Haliburton’s heroics included a game-winning three-point play with just 1.6 seconds left on the clock, capping off an impressive performance with 18 points, 16 assists, and 10 rebounds.
Despite a stellar 42-point effort from Khris Middleton of the Bucks, the Pacers managed to secure a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Myles Turner contributed 29 points and nine rebounds, while Pascal Siakam added 17 points and nine rebounds to help Indiana edge out Milwaukee in a nail-biting finish.
Meanwhile, in other playoff action, Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a 101-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series. Doncic’s 22 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists propelled the Mavericks to a 2-1 series lead, with Kyrie Irving stepping up with 19 crucial points in the final minutes.
In another game, the Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the Phoenix Suns with a dominant 126-109 win to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Anthony Edwards shone with 36 points and nine rebounds, while Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns contributed double-doubles to put the Suns on the brink of elimination.
As the playoff action heats up, fans can expect more thrilling performances and dramatic finishes in the coming games.