NBA PLAYOFFS FIRST-ROUND SERIES…
Memphis 104 – MINNESOTA 95… The Grizzlies came from 26 points down to beat the playoff series. Desmond Bane made seven 3-pointers on his way to 26 points. Ja Morant piled up 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. The series remains in Minneapolis for Game 4 tomorrow.
Dallas 126 – UTAH 118… A Mavericks team that remains without the injured Luka Doncic fought off the Jazz to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference first-round playoff series. Jalen Brunson pumped in 31 points. Spencer Dinwiddie scored 10 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter. The series stays in Salt Lake City for Game 4 tomorrow.
Golden State 118 – DENVER 113… The Warriors closed on a 9-2 run to upend the Nuggets and take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first-round playoff series. Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole scored 27 points apiece. Klay Thompson made six 3-pointers and finished with 26 points. Golden State will try to complete a sweep of the series Sunday in Denver.