Oklahoma City Thunder 115 Houston Rockets 113 (Rockets 2-1 series)
OKLAHOMA CITY – Russell Westbrook recorded his second straight playoff triple-double with 32 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists as the Thunder earned their first victory in this best of seven series. Taj Gibson added 20 points.
James Harden totaled 44 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Rockets. Lou Williams added 22 points off the bench.
With 52 seconds left in regulations Harden drained a three to tie the game at 111. On the next possession for the Thunder Westbrook’s three point try was missed, but Steven Adams was their for the tip-in to give the Thunder a 113-111 lead. From their the Thunder knocked down two free-throws to seal the game.
Boston Celtics 104 Chicago Bulls 87 (Bulls 2-1 series)
CHICAGO – Al Horford netted a team high 18 points, grabbed eight rebounds handed out six assists and took away four steals as the Bulls picked up their first victory of the series. Isaiah Thomas scored 16 points and dished out nine assists. Dwyane Wade dropped 18 points and handed out three assists for the Bulls.
Los Angeles Clippers 111 Utah Jazz 106 (LA 2-1 series)
UTAH – Chris Paul collected a double-double with 34 points and 10 assists as the Clipper took game three of the series. DeAndre Jordan recorded a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Gordon Hayward (40) and George Hill (26) combined for 66 points for the Jazz. Hayward added eight rebounds and four assists to his night.
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