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The Timberwolves overpowered the Stephen Curry-deprived Warriors 117-110 and can now close out the Western Conference semifinals come Game 5 in Minneapolis
Following a crucial Knicks win, much of the focus postgame remained on Celtics star Jayson Tatum after he suffered a right leg injury in the fourth quarter. Tatum was helped off the court by Boston trainers after suffering the injury on a non-contact play, failing to put any weight on his foot.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum had to be carried off the court after suffering an apparent noncontact right leg injury late in the fourth quarter of Boston's Game 4 loss to the Knicks on Monday night.
Tatum had a non-contact leg injury and had to be helped off the court, it looked serious and changes everything for Boston.
As much as the Hurricanes won Game 4, the Capitals lost it with a lack of execution at too many key times. Like in Game 3, they had chances in the first 10 minutes to seize control of the game. They couldn't finish.
The Timberwolves earned a five-point win in Saturday's Game 3, with Anthony Edwards scoring a series-high 36 points. Jimmy Butler broke out offensively for Golden State with a 33-point performance in 43 minutes, but the Dubs were outscored by nine points in the fourth quarter.
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone left Saturday's Game 3 win against the Edmonton Oilers and did not return. The team announced during the second period that Stone had an upper-body injury. His last shift in the game was with about six minutes remaining in the first period.
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OKC Thunder Wire on MSNAfter Game 4 heroics, Aaron Wiggins remains ready despite inconsistent playoff roleWhile everybody was busy preparing for their funeral outfit, the Oklahoma City Thunder saw their playoff hopes be saved by their bench. A 92-87 Game 4 win over the Denver Nuggets tied the Round 2 series at 2-2 as Aaron Wiggins was one-third of a reserve hero who helped get an ugly victory.
It's the first playoff matchup between the teams since 2013. The reigning NBA champion Celtics took care of the Orlando Magic in five games in the first round, while the Knicks eliminated the Detroit Pistons in six games in a much closer series.
"Jimmy butler Quit," another said. "He quit," reacted a viewer. In the end, the Timberwolves were able to take a commanding 3-1 series lead after defeating the Warriors at Chase Center in Game 4, 117-110.