Nuggets defeat Thunder in overtime to take 2-1 series lead

ISTANBUL

The Denver Nuggets edged out the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 in overtime to clinch a 2-1 lead in the NBA Western Conference semifinals on Friday.

Hosting at Ball Arena, the Nuggets’ Jamal Murray scored 27 points and Nikola Jokic played an important role in the victory with 20 points and 16 rebounds.

For the losing side, Jalen Williams produced 32 points, Chet Holmgren scored 18 points and 16 rebounds, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 18 points and 13 rebounds.

Cleveland Cavaliers take 2-1 series lead with 126-104 win

The Cleveland Cavaliers won game three of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers 126-104 to lead the series 2-1.

In the game held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, hosted by the Pacers, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 43 points and added 9 rebounds.

Jarrett Allen had 19 points and 12 rebounds for the away team, while Evan Mobley had 18 points and 13 rebounds.

Bennedict Mathurin had 23 points while Pascal Siakam had 18 points for the Pacers.