Breaking News: Pacers Defy All Odds, Rally from 7 Down in Final Moments to Stun Bucks, Advance to Semifinals | Game 5 in Indiana: Haliburton Makes History
Breaking: NBA Playoffs See Unmatched Comebacks, Tense Battles, and Historic Performances
🚨 Down 7 with 35 seconds left, Pacers defy odds, advance past Bucks in epic comeback 🚨
What started as a lost cause for the Indiana Pacers turned into one of the greatest playoff comebacks in NBA history. Down 118-111 with 34.5 seconds remaining in overtime, the Pacers erupted for an 8-0 run to secure a spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, joining the Thunder as the only teams since 1997-98 to erase a 7-point deficit in the final minute of an OT playoff game. Tyrese Haliburton scored the final eight points for Indiana, including the game-winning layup at the buzzer, to cap off his incredible 28-point, 10-assist performance.
🏀 Pistons send series back to Motor City, force Game 6 vs. Knicks 🏀
In an instant classic, the Detroit Pistons staved off elimination and sent the series back to the Motor City by topping the New York Knicks, 106-103. With the game tied at 104 with seven seconds left, Cade Cunningham hit both free throws to seal the deal. The Pistons’ 23-year-old point guard finished with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, leading Detroit to force a deciding Game 6 at home. Tonight’s winner will advance to face the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
🌟 Jamal Murray erupts, Nuggets take 3-2 series lead over Clippers 🌟
In a night of stellar performances, Jamal Murray dropped 43 points and 7 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a crucial 131-115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Murray joined an elite club of players to score 43+ points and hit eight 3-pointers in a playoff game, becoming just the 9th player to accomplish the feat. The Nuggets now lead their first-round series 3-2 and have a chance to close it out on Thursday night at home. Meanwhile, the Clippers must find a way to bounce back and avoid elimination.
🏆 Celtics advance, Tatum joins exclusive club with historic triple-double 🏆
Buoyed by Jayson Tatum’s triple-double (35 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists), the Boston Celtics engineered the biggest playoff comeback in NBA history and clinched a spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a 120-89 victories over the Orlando Magic. Tatum became just the fifth Celtic to score 35+ points and dish out 10+ assists in a playoff game, joining Larry Bird, Rajon Rondo, John Havlicek, and John Bagley. The Celtics will now face the winner of the Indiana-Atlanta series in the next round.
🔥 Warriors on brink of shocking Rockets upset, clinching series tonight 🔥
With a chance to become just the 7th seventh-seeded team in NBA history to eliminate a second-seeded opponent, the Golden State Warriors welcome the Houston Rockets to Chase Center tonight, leading their first-round series 3-1. Stephen Curry (28.9 ppg) and Draymond Green (13.1 ppg) have combined for an impressive 22-5 record since the Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler on Feb. 6. Led by the 3x Defensive Player of the Year, the Dubs have clamped down on defense, limiting opponents to 103.8 points per 100 possessions since the trade. Tip-off is at 7:30 ET on TNT.
🏆 Can Wolves clinch vs. Lakers, ousting LeBron and Luka? 🏆
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves look to close out their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, leading 3-1. Edwards, who scored a career-high 43 points in Game 4, has been a model of consistency in the playoffs, averaging 29.7 ppg, 6.2 rpg, and 5.5 apg across his three postseason appearances. Standing in their way is a loaded Lakers squad featuring LeBron James and Luka Dončić. Tip-off is at 10 ET on TNT.
Did you know? Tonight’s slate features two critical Game 5s, with one conference semifinal spot on the line in both the East and West. Will the Pacers or Knicks extend their series, or will the Lupes go for the jugular against the Lakers?
Pro tip: Keep an eye on the Nuggets’ Jamal Murray, who’s on a roll and looking to ice the Clippers tonight at home.
One question on everyone’s mind: Who do you think will advance to the next round in tonight’s Game 5s, and which historic performances could we witness?
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