Game 3 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets might just turn the series in the favor of whoever wins, with the series now tied 1-1. Golden State managed to grab a split in Houston, stealing home court advantage and setting themselves up to play three of the possible final five games in front of their home crowd.

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets are going head-to-head in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. It's an intriguing matchup featuring proven playoff veterans for Golden State and a talented young core for Houston.

The Celtics’ cold streak from the 3-point line didn’t help matters. Jayson Tatum was able to get to his spots, knocking down four of his 10 3-point attempts. The rest of the team, however, went 5 for 17 from beyond the arc.

Even with Jayson Tatum in the starting lineup, the Boston Celtics still couldn't find a way to win in Orlando. Tatum scored 36 points Friday night, but the Magic won 95-93 to cut the Celtics' lead to 2-1 in the first-round playoff series.

Simon Nemec scores the game winner in double overtime for the Devils in a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 on Friday night.

Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series

Simon Nemec went from a healthy scratch in Game 1 to scoring the winning goal in double overtime of Game 3 to give the Devils new life in their series against the Hurricanes.

Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant will not play in Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, interim coach Tuomas Iisalo said. Morant was listed as doubtful due to a left hip contusion he sustained after a fall with 3:15 left in the first half of Thursday's Game 3.

Memphis Grizzlies interim coach Tuomas Iisalo confirmed on April 26 that star point guard Ja Morant won't be available for Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Morant is dealing with a hip contusion after a hard fall in Game 3.

Memphis guard Ja Morant will not play in Game 4 of the Grizzlies' series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday while still dealing with a hip contusion from Game 3