Wednesday delivered a playoff punch in Atlanta, a three-point NBA thriller in New Orleans and a string of emphatic wins across the hardwood and ice. Plus, Anthony Edwards erupted for 45 as the Timberwolves rolled in Miami.
Top Games
- The Atlanta Dream powered past the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in a decisive playoff Game 3, taking a 2-1 series lead. Angel Reese paced Atlanta with 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Dream pulled away after halftime.
- The Indiana Pacers edged the New Orleans Pelicans 123-120 in a high-scoring nail-biter, rallying from an early 17-point deficit and holding on through a tense finish. Pascal Siakam scored 30, while Tyrese Haliburton added 23 points and 12 assists.
- The Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed the Miami Heat 131-106 in a high-scoring blowout, with Anthony Edwards putting on a show: 45 points, 10 rebounds and three assists. Miami’s Giannis Antetokounmpo countered with 35 points, six rebounds and one assist.
- The Los Angeles Lakers handled the Golden State Warriors 127-105 in a high-scoring blowout, using a 36-16 second quarter to seize control. Luka Doncic led Los Angeles with 28 points, while Stephen Curry scored 23 for Golden State.
- The Toronto Raptors routed the Chicago Bulls 135-92 for the day’s most lopsided NBA result. Immanuel Quickley, Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes each scored 23 for Toronto.
- The Ottawa Senators answered Brady Tkachuk’s opening goal with five unanswered scores to beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 in a decisive win. Stephen Halliday had a goal and an assist as Ottawa improved to 7-3.
- The New Mexico State Aggies held off Sam Houston 30-24 in a nail-biter, with the six-point margin making this one a close finish.
- The Philadelphia Flyers topped the Buffalo Sabres 3-1, with rookie Cole Knuble scoring twice and goaltender Daniel Vladar making 26 saves. Philadelphia built its lead back to two after Buffalo briefly cut the deficit.
Standout Performances
- Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves delivered 45 points, 10 rebounds and three assists in the win over Miami.
- Ty Jerome of the Memphis Grizzlies put up 45 points, seven rebounds and six assists against Utah.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Miami Heat recorded 35 points, six rebounds and one assist against Minnesota.
- Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic tallied 35 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists against Atlanta.
- Anthony Davis of the Washington Wizards finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds and four assists against Milwaukee.
From a playoff statement in Atlanta to a last-minute escape in New Orleans and a 45-point showcase in Miami, Wednesday brought plenty of highlight-reel moments across the sports calendar.
