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Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game led the Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over the Brewers in the NLCS, extending their series lead to 2-0 and putting them close to advancing to the World Series, while the Brewers' bullpen struggles and Sasaki's fatigue raise concerns for their postseason hopes.
The Indiana Pacers lead the NBA Finals series 2-1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder and aim to secure a 3-1 advantage in Game 4 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with key factors including 3-point shooting, ball possession, and player endurance, especially after a strong defensive performance in Game 3.
The Indiana Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals, with the Pacers leading the series 2-1 and aiming for their first NBA title, while the Thunder seek to even the series. The game features key performances from Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin for Indiana, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Oklahoma City, with betting odds favoring the Thunder despite their poor away record in the playoffs.
The Indiana Pacers took a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3, showcasing strong defense and bench performance, especially from Bennedict Mathurin, while the Thunder struggled with turnovers and shooting in the final quarter.
The Florida Panthers dominated the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 in Game 3 of their series, taking a 2-1 lead with strong performances from Marchand, Bennett, and Bobrovsky, while the Oilers struggled with penalties and mistakes, setting up a crucial Game 4.
The Florida Panthers dominated the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, taking a 2-1 series lead with a strong performance marked by disciplined play and effective offense, while Edmonton struggled with penalties and lacked key contributions from star players.
The Indiana Pacers lead the Knicks 3-1 in the Eastern Conference finals after a 130-121 victory in Game 4, with Tyrese Haliburton delivering a triple-double and key performances from Pascal Siakam and Jalen Brunson, putting Indiana one win away from the NBA Finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 128-126 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, taking a 3-1 series lead and inching closer to the NBA Finals, with Game 5 scheduled in Oklahoma City.
No. 10 Clemson secured a 2-0 series lead against No. 12 South Carolina with a 5-4 victory, improving to 9-1 while the Gamecocks dropped to 8-3. Nolan Nawrocki's solo homer in the sixth inning proved decisive, with Cole Messina and Will Taylor also contributing home runs for Clemson. The Tigers have now won 10 regular-season weekend series against one opponent in a row, dating back to 2023.
The New York Rangers have taken a 2-0 series lead against the New Jersey Devils in the NHL playoffs, but they know from experience that it's not a guarantee of success. Last season, they rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win a series and also lost a series after leading 2-0. The Rangers will look to use their knowledge of both situations to their advantage as they try to close out the Devils in Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden.