Paolo Banchero's dagger trey gets a friendly bounce as Magic take Game 3
Paolo Banchero's dagger 3-pointer bounces high off the rim then goes in to extend the Magic's lead late.
Rajakovic trying to find best situations in games to maximize Poeltl's strengths
Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl says he tried to be more aggressive in Game 3, which led to a better performance, while head coach Darko Rajakovic explains how he's been trying find situations in games to maximize his strengths. Meanwhile, Poeltl praises the effort of rookie Collin Murray-Boyles in the playoffs.
Raptors bracing for Cavaliers to bring their best in Game 4
The Raptors say they aren't letting their convincing Game 3 win go to their heads, and are bracing for the Cavaliers to bring their best in Game 4 in hopes of taking the series back to Cleveland with a chance to close it out.
Ingram knows his scoring will come, says he's trying make an impact in other ways
Raptors forward Brandon Ingram says he's trying to stay patient amid his scoring slump, but knows the offence will come if he just sticks to his process. Ingram also talks about how he's trying to make an impact in other ways in hopes of helping the team win.
Could Battle emerge as a trusted shooter for Raptors with IQ out of the lineup?
TSN NBA analyst Jack Armstrong joins Josh Lewenberg to discuss how big of a blow it is for the Raptors that Immanuel Quickley won't play in the series vs. the Cavaliers, and if the team may have found a shooter in Jamison Battle off the bench.
Raptors praise 'spark guy' Battle for providing big boost off bench in Game 3
After Jamison Battle came off the bench to score 14 points, including going 4-for-4 from three-point range, the Raptors credit the forward for staying ready and providing a spark for the club in Game 3.
Quentin Richardson: LeBron showing that he's still one of the NBA's top talents
Quentin Richarson breaks down the message LeBron James is sending after his big performance for the Lakers in Game 3 vs. the Rockets.
NBA: Spurs 120, Trail Blazers 108
Stephon Castle had a game-high 33 points, and Dylan Harper set a new career mark with 27 points as the Spurs used a fourth quarter surge to power past the Trail Blazers in Game 3 without Victor Wembanyama. SAS leads series 2-1.
NBA: Lakers 112, Rockets 108 (OT)
LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, Marcus Smart had eight points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a Houston Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win Friday night to take a commanding lead in the Western Conference first-round series. LAL lead series 3-0.
NBA: Celtics 108, 76ers 100
Jayson Tatum continued to shine in his return from injury with 25 points and Jaylen Brown also scored 25 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday night and take the lead in the Eastern Conference first-round series. BOS leads series 2-1.
Does Barnes' incredible Game 3 performance inch him closer to superstar status?
Scottie Barnes dropped a game-high 33 points and eleven assists Thursday night to help fuel the Raptors Game 3 victory over the Cavaliers. Does his performances on the biggest stage begin to turn heads in the league and change the way people view Barnes as a star? TSN's Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg and Jack Armstrong discuss.
Could Damian Lillard return for the Trail Blazers in NBA playoffs?
Ramona Shelburne says that the Trail Blazers have not ruled Damian Lillard out from returning for the NBA playoffs.
Stephen A. eviscerates 'sorry' Knicks after Game 3 loss
Stephen A. Smith rips into the Knicks after their Game 3 loss to the Hawks.
Alan Hahn: The Hawks could be a playoff 'dragon-slayer'
Alan Hahn and Monica McNutt join ESPN's "Get Up" to break down how the Hawks have managed to fight their way to a 2-1 series lead over the Knicks.
NBA: Knicks 108, Hawks 109
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left to ruin New York's night again, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series on Thursday night. ATL leads series 2-1.
NBA: Nuggets 96, Timberwolves 113
Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves flexed even more of their defensive muscle against the flagging Denver Nuggets, seizing a 2-1 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series with a dominant 113-96 victory in Game 3 on Thursday night. MIN leads series 2-1.
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