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Friday Night NBA Playoffs Recap
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Redemption for the Nuggets and Pacers in game 3.
MAIN MATCHUP
NUGGETS @ TIMBERWOLVES
FINAL SCORE DEN 117 MIN 90
The Denver Nuggets won on the road against the Timberwolves, cutting the series down to 2-1. Game 2 was a low point for the Nuggets and they responded as NBA champs would, winning by nearly 30. Nikola Jokic had a near triple-double, and Jamal Murray dropped in 24 points. The Nuggets had a huge lead by the 3rd quarter. Anthony Edwards had 19 in the loss.
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via @nuggets
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The next game is in the 305 on Sunday, May 12th, 4:00PM PST
SECONDARY MATCHUP
KNICKS @ INDIANA
FINAL SCORE NYK 106 IND 111
The Indiana Pacers won game 3 at home to bring the series to 2-1. Haliburton and Siakam combined for 61 points. Miles Turner contributed a 20-point double-double. Andrew Nembhard hit a game-winning three with 16.4 seconds left on the clock.
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The next game is in Indiana on Sunday, May 12th, at 11:30 PM PST