Tyrese Haliburton secured a crucial three-point play with just 1.6 seconds remaining in overtime, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 121-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round showdown held in Indianapolis.

Haliburton created space with a clever crossover move past Patrick Beverley before sinking a basket from the free-throw line. He then sealed the deal with a successful free throw, capping off his outstanding performance of 18 points, 16 assists, and 10 rebounds, outshining a remarkable 42-point display from Milwaukee’s Khris Middleton.

Myles Turner contributed 29 points and nine rebounds, while Pascal Siakam chipped in with 17 points and nine rebounds, propelling the sixth-seeded Pacers to a 2-1 series lead.

The next showdown, Game 4, is scheduled for Sunday in Indianapolis.

Despite battling through a nagging Achilles tendon issue and a left leg injury scare in the first quarter, Damian Lillard concluded the game with 28 points, eight assists, and three steals.

Bobby Portis was a standout for the third-seeded Bucks, amassing 17 points and an impressive 18 rebounds as they continue to play without their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, sidelined due to a left calf strain.

Mavericks 101, Clippers 90

Luka Doncic‘s impactful performance of 22 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists was instrumental in guiding the Dallas team to victory against the visiting Los Angeles squad in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round battle.

Kyrie Irving showcased his skills with 19 of his 21 points coming in the last 14 minutes of play, steering the Mavericks to a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Fans can look forward to Game 4, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday in Dallas.

Norman Powell and James Harden each contributed 21 points for the Clippers, who struggled with 19 turnovers. Ivica Zubac also made a significant impact with 19 points and eight rebounds.

Timberwolves 126, Suns 109

Anthony Edwards led the charge with an impressive 36 points and nine rebounds, guiding Minnesota to a historic 3-0 series lead against Phoenix in the playoffs.

The Timberwolves will be aiming for a clean sweep in Game 4 of this best-of-seven first-round Western Conference series, set to take place on Sunday night in Phoenix. Rudy Gobert contributed 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 13 boards for the third-seeded Minnesota team.

Bradley Beal led the scoring for the sixth-seeded Suns with 28 points, supported by Kevin Durant‘s 25 points and Devin Booker‘s 23 points along with eight assists.