The win made it a 3-1 series lead for the Celtics. It was far from a dominant showing for Boston as Orlando's physical defense helped it stay in the game until the final moments. It was a two-point game heading into the final minutes,

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The Celtics have been going on big runs throughout the series, but the Magic were able to put a stop to it in Game 3, as Jayson Tatum was the only player who had a big game for them, despite missing the previous game with a wrist injury.

Simon Nemec went from a healthy scratch in Game 1 to scoring the winning goal in double overtime of Game 3 to give the Devils new life in their series against the Hurricanes.

Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series

Simon Nemec scores the game winner in double overtime for the Devils in a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 on Friday night.

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a left hip contusion. The Grizzlies were relieved that Morant didn't suffer a more serious injury after taking a scary fall in the second quarter of Thursday's Game 3.

Memphis guard Ja Morant will not play in Game 4 of the Grizzlies' series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday while still dealing with a hip contusion from Game 3

Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant will not play in Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, interim coach Tuomas Iisalo said. Morant was listed as doubtful due to a left hip contusion he sustained after a fall with 3:15 left in the first half of Thursday's Game 3.