Hawks Rock Pacers, NBA Playoffs

Hawks Rock Pacers In Game Three

(Atlanta, GA) -- The Pacers are two losses away from completing an epic collapse as they fell 98-85 to the Hawks at Philips Arena in Game Three of their Eastern Conference quarterfinals series. Jeff Teague led the way with 22 points and 10 assists, while Kyle Korver knocked down four of the Hawks' 12 three pointers. Atlanta was 30-of-37 from the charity stripe on its way to a 2-1 series lead. Game Four is Saturday at Philips Arena. The Pacers shot 37.6-percent as a team. Lance Stephenson posted 21 points, 13 rebounds and four assists in the loss. David West added 16 points, and Paul George turned in 12 points and 14 rebounds in the loss.

Grizzlies Bounce Thunder In OT Again

(Memphis, TN) -- For a second straight game, the Grizzlies overcame a fourth quarter collapse to pull out a 98-95 overtime win over the Thunder at the FedExForum in Game Three of their Western Conference quarterfinals series. Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph combined for 30 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists as Memphis took a 2-1 lead. Tony Allen put up 16 points and nine boards of the bench. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook each scored 30 points, but combined to shoot 36-percent from the field. The only other Oklahoma City player in double figures was Serge Ibaka with 12. Game Four is Saturday night from the "Grindhouse."

Clippers Hold Off Warriors In Game Three

(Oakland, CA) -- Steph Curry missed a three-pointer in the closing moments with Chris Paul hounding him as the Clippers grabbed a 98-96 win at ORACLE Arena in Game Three of their Western Conference quarterfinals series. Blake Griffin went off for 32 points and eight rebounds, while DeAndre Jordan grabbed 22 rebounds with five blocks and 14 points. Paul also had a double-double tallying 15 points and 10 assists for Los Angeles, which has a 2-1 lead with Game Four in Oakland on Sunday. After a quiet first 42 minutes Curry drained three deep three-pointers in the final six to bring Golden State back. He finished with 16 points and 15 assists. Klay Thompson paced the Warriors with 26 points on 10-of-22 shooting, but only hit 2-of-11 threes.

Bulls At Wizards

(Washington, DC) -- The Chicago Bulls look to get on the board against the Washington Wizards tonight in D.C. The Bulls are down two games to none in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Chicago lost 101-99 in overtime on Tuesday in Game Two. Game Four is also in Washington on Sunday.

Thursday, April 24 Scoreboard

NBA Playoffs

Atlanta Hawks 98, Indiana Pacers 85
(Hawks lead best-of-seven Eastern quarterfinal, 2-1)

Memphis Grizzlies 98, Oklahoma City Thunder 95 (OT)
(Grizzlies lead best-of-seven Western quarterfinal, 2-1)

Los Angeles Clippers 98, Golden State Warriors 96
(Clippers lead best-of-seven Western quarterfinal, 2-1)

Friday, April 25 Schedule (All Times Central)

NBA Playoffs

6:00 p.m. - Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets
(Best-of-seven Eastern quarterfinal tied, 1-1)

7:00 p.m. - Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards
(Wizards lead best-of-seven Eastern quarterfinal, 2-0)

9:30 p.m. - Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers
(Trail Blazers lead best-of-seven Western quarterfinal, 2-0)