In a thrilling night of NBA playoff action, the injury-riddled Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a dominant 115-92 win over the Indiana Pacers, while the Philadelphia 76ers survived elimination with a 112-106 victory over the New York Knicks in overtime.
Tyrese Maxey was the hero for the Sixers, scoring a career-high 46 points and hitting crucial shots to keep his team in the series. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 40 points, but it wasn’t enough to close out the series.
The Bucks, without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, got a huge performance from Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis to force a Game 6 against the Pacers. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers praised his team’s resilience and determination in the crucial win.
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Orlando Magic 104-103, with Evan Mobley making a game-saving block in the final seconds. Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland starred for the Cavs, while Paolo Banchero put up a strong performance for the Magic.
The NBA playoffs continue with Game 6 matchups on Thursday, with the potential for Game 7 showdowns looming in the near future.