“Clippers Survive Epic Dallas Comeback, Knicks Edge Sixers: NBA Playoffs Drama Unfolds”

James Harden and Paul George combined to score 66 points as the Los Angeles Clippers tied their NBA playoff series against Dallas with a 116-111 victory despite an epic comeback bid by the Mavericks. Meanwhile, in another game, Jalen Brunson’s 47 points helped New York take a 3-1 lead over Philadelphia.

Despite the absence of Kawhi Leonard due to injury, George scored 26 of his 33 points in the first half to give the Clippers a strong lead. Harden scored 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter to help the Clippers maintain their lead as Dallas, led by Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, attempted to match the biggest comeback win in NBA playoff history.

Irving scored 40 points for Dallas and gave them their first lead since the first quarter at 104-103 with a driving layup through traffic with just over two minutes to play. Doncic delivered a triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, but it was George, Harden, and the Clippers who ultimately secured the win.

🏆 SUNDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏆

Jalen Brunson scores a playoff career-high 47 points and wills the @nyknicks to victory in Game 4!

OG Anunoby: 16 PTS, 14 REB, 3 BLK
Miles McBride: 13 PTS, 3 3PM, 4 REB
Joel Embiid: 27 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST, 3 STL

Game 5: Tuesday, 7:00pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/H9kZMWfjm6

— NBA (@NBA) April 28, 2024

In Philadelphia, Brunson set a New York franchise record for points in a playoff game with 47 points and added 10 assists as the Knicks pushed reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid and the Sixers to the brink of elimination in their Eastern Conference series. OG Anunoby had 16 points and 14 rebounds and played impressive defense against Embiid.

Embiid led Philadelphia with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey added 23 points. Brunson was not interested in reflecting on his franchise record, instead choosing to focus on the next game and the team’s future.

LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook shoots as Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) defends during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs [Kevin Jairaj/USA Today Sports via Reuters]

In a basketball game between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks, the Pacers won 126-113 and took a 3-1 lead in the series. Myles Turner scored 29 points and hit seven three-pointers, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 24 points, and six Pacers’ players had double figures. The Pacers were remarkably efficient from beyond the arc, making over 51% of their attempts. On the other hand, Milwaukee Bucks were without key players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, and Bobby Portis was ejected in the first quarter after a scuffle. Despite that, Brook Lopez scored 27 points, and Khris Middleton had 25 points. The Bucks will try to stay alive when they host game five on Tuesday.

In another game, the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Phoenix Suns in the final game of the night by winning all four games. Anthony Edwards scored 40 points, including seven 3-pointers, and had nine rebounds and six assists for the Timberwolves. Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 points and 10 rebounds as Minnesota won a playoff series for the first time in 20 years. Edwards said after the game that he knew they had a chance to sweep the Suns and why would they want to go back to Minnesota.