Joel Embiid, of the Philadelphia 76ers, led his team to a 125-114 victory over the New York Knicks in their third playoff game, cutting the series deficit to 2-1. Despite dealing with a recent knee problem and a diagnosis of Bell’s Palsy, Embiid showed his resilience by scoring 50 points in the game. He became the first player in NBA history to score 50 points on fewer than 20 shots in a playoff game. Embiid, the NBA’s Most Valuable Player in 2023, spoke about battling migraines and his determination to keep pushing through his challenges.
The Denver Nuggets extended their series lead to 3-0 over the Los Angeles Lakers with a 112-105 win, putting them on the verge of a clean sweep. Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 29 and 24 points respectively, while the reigning NBA champions struggled to keep pace. The Lakers, despite the efforts of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, have not been able to defeat the Nuggets since December 2022. The Lakers face an uphill battle as no NBA team has ever come back from a 0-3 playoff deficit to progress.
The Orlando Magic handed the Cleveland Cavaliers a devastating 121-83 loss, the worst in franchise playoff history for the Cavaliers. Despite the defeat, the Cavaliers still hold a 2-1 series lead. Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs led the Magic with 31 and 24 points, respectively, in a dominant performance. The Cavaliers, led by Jarrett Allen, Caris Levert, and Donovan Mitchell, aim to regroup and secure a win in the next game to prevent the series from being leveled.
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