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NBA Playoffs: Timberwolves, Celtics and Pacers take 3-1 leads

In Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs, Timberwolves defeat Lakers, Celtics beat Magic and Pacers stun Bucks to take 3-1 leads.
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Minnesota won 116-113 at Target Center after the Lakers and Timberwolves traded blows for 48 minutes, with neither club ever getting too far away from the other.

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With 43 points from Edwards, 25 from Julius Randle, and 16 from McDaniels, the Wolves are ahead 3-1 in the series.

LeBron James contributed a double-double but did not score in the fourth quarter, while Luka Doncic finished with 38 points for the Lakers.

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Celtics beat Magic

The Eastern Conference semifinals are just one victory away for the Boston Celtics.

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They defeated the Orlando Magic 107-98 on the road to take a 3-1 series lead. With a game-high 37 points and 14 rebounds, Jayson Tatum took the lead.

In the victory, Jaylen Brown finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds. With five blocks, Al Horford was an excellent defensive player.

Pacers beat Bucks

In Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs, the Pacers defeated the Bucks 129-103 thanks to 23 points and four blocks from Myles Turner. The Pacers now have a 3-1 series lead and can play the series at home.

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Tyrese Haliburton had 17 points and 15 assists, Aaron Nesmith had 14 points, Obi Toppin had 13, and Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard scored 20 points.

The Bucks were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo at 28 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 assists, followed by Kevin Porter Jr. at 23 points and 6 assists.

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