Washington and Portland both hoped to improve their playoff series to 3-0 leads entering the night, but the Bulls and Rockets, respectively, picked up victories to cut their deficits to 2-1. In Brooklyn the Nets beat the Raptors for a 2-1 lead, as well.
Good morning, it’s Revenge Night in the NBA
Steve DykesGood morning, let’s basketball.
REVENGE NIGHT: All three Friday winners were coming off of Game 2 losses.
Read Article >Troy Daniels seals 121-116 victory for Rocktes
Craig Mitchelldyer, USA TODAY SportsGame 4 is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Sunday in Portland.
Read Article >Bulls outlast Wizards in 100-97 victory
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsThe Wizards lost an opportunity to take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Bulls. Washington had a three-point lead into halftime but were outscored 24-18 in the third quarter, swinging the momentum to Chicago. Nene was also ejected after grappling with Jimmy Butler. He finished the night with 10 points and four rebounds.
The final 12 minutes were filled with foul calls and free-throws. Both teams combined for 33 free-throw attempts in the final period of the game. The Wizards host Game 4 on Sunday.
Read Article >Nets avoid meltdown in 102-98 victory
Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY SportsGame 4 is Sunday in Brooklyn.
Read Article >Nene ejected after tangling with Jimmy Butler
No punches thrown, not even any shoves, just some head-butting and grappling between Jimmy Butler and Nene:
The two exchanged a bit of live-ball contact, then mushed their heads together, then Nene upped the ante by grabbing Butler behind the neck as if to tackle him (after Butler seemingly exhorted him to do it) and got tossed for it. Playoff basketball!
Read Article >KG hypes up Brooklyn crowd
David Richard-USA TODAY SportsRAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
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