AP PHOTOMINNEAPOLIS: Desmond Bane made seven 3-pointers and had 26 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 104-95, on Thursday (Friday in Manila) for a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. Tyus Jones hit two dagger 3-pointers against his former team down the stretch, and the Grizzlies seized back home-court advantage. They stunned a Wolves team that won Game 1 on the road 130-117, but took an ugly 124-96 loss in Game 2. Teams facing a 3-0 deficit in an NBA playoff series are 0-143. Mavericks 126, Jazz 118In Salt Lake City, Jalen Brunson scored 31 points playing with a bruised back and Dallas — without the injured Luka Doncic — beat Utah to take a 2-1 lead.

Source: Manila Times April 23, 2022 04:35 UTC