The Minnesota Timberwolves took a commanding 2-1 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets with a decisive victory on home court. Behind a balanced scoring attack and tenacious defense, the Timberwolves stifled the Nuggets' offense to seize control of the series.
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks soared past the New York Knicks, leveling their own series. The Hawks' backcourt duo proved too much for the Knicks, as they shot efficiently from the field and controlled the tempo.
In other NBA action, the Toronto Raptors snapped a 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a hard-fought win. The Raptors' resilience finally paid off, ending a long drought against their Eastern Conference rivals.