The NBA playoffs continued with three pivotal games on Tuesday night. The New York Knicks edged the Atlanta Hawks, the Boston Celtics dominated the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Denver Nuggets overcame the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Hawks vs. Knicks
In a tightly contested matchup, the Knicks outlasted the Hawks with a final score of 112-108. Julius Randle led New York with 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Trae Young scored 30 for Atlanta but missed a potential game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds.
76ers vs. Celtics
Boston took control early and never looked back, defeating Philadelphia 125-98. Jayson Tatum posted a double-double with 35 points and 12 rebounds, while Joel Embiid managed only 18 points on 6-of-18 shooting. The Celtics' defense held the Sixers to under 40% from the field.
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets
Denver outlasted Minnesota 115-110 in a high-energy game. Nikola Jokic recorded his fourth triple-double of the playoffs with 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists. Anthony Edwards countered with 32 points for the Timberwolves, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Nuggets from taking a 2-1 series lead.
All three series now shift to crucial Game 4s later this week.