The NBA Playoffs have been very exciting after a triple overtime game on Saturday between the Chicago Bulls and the Brooklyn Nets and Sunday's schedule has the chance to be just as good, with the New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat all going for sweeps of the Celtics, Lakers and Bucks in the first round, giving them the advantage when they advance.
The Indiana Pacers lost big time on Saturday, falling 90-69 to the Atlanta Hawks on the road in a frustrating game that saw Al Horford dominate with 26 points and 16 rebounds, although the Pacers still lead the series 2-1. David West led the team in scoring and the Pacers never could get anything going as Josh Smith and company kept themselves alive with the big win. The Grizzlies won big over the Los Angeles Clippers to tie the series at 2-2 after winning 104-83, as Blake Griffin grabbed 10 boards and Marc Gasol had 13 while two players tied to lead Memphis with 24 points and Mike Conley had 13 assists. Chris Paul had six assists and now the game shifts to the important Game 5.
The Nets and Bulls went off in Chicago, playing three overtimes and seeing the Bulls come out on top 142-134 on Saturday to go up 3-1 in the series, giving them a chance for an upset in the four five matchup. The Thunder and Rockets played another exciting game despite Russell Westbrook out for the playoffs, with OKC winning 104-101 to take a 3-0 lead and now they likely will sweep or win, as no team has come back from that before. Kevin Durant scored a career high 41, while Harden had 30 points and Durant led the way for the Thunder in assists and rebounds with four and 14 to take over like he needed to.
The Knicks go for the sweep at 1 pm against the Celtics, while the Heat play at 3:30 for the sweep of the Bucks and later on in the night at 7 the Spurs will try to sweep the Lakers. The Nuggets and Warriors will also play and that series has Golden State up 2-1.
