{"id":624917,"date":"2026-04-24T05:37:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/624917\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T05:37:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:37:40","slug":"hawks-raptors-and-wolves-earn-crucial-game-3-wins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/624917\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawks, Raptors and Wolves earn crucial Game 3 wins"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Scottie Barnes dropped 33 points and 11 dimes in Toronto\u2019s 126-104 win over Cleveland in Game 3. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

We\u2019re bringing you the best of the 2026 NBA Playoffs<\/a>, presented by Google, with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights from Thursday\u2019s action.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re all done for the evening!<\/p>\n

What we know about Thursday\u2019s Game 3s:<\/p>\n

Atlanta secured a 2-1 series lead behind CJ McCollum\u2019s (23 pts, 5 reb, 2 stl, 2 blk) clutch bucket<\/a>, Jalen Johnson (24 pts, 10 reb, 8 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk) and Jonathan Kuminga (21 pts, 4 reb, 1 stl, 1 blk).
\nThe Raptors dominated Cleveland\u00a0in their 126-104 win to avoid going down 3-0 in the series. Scottie Barnes (33 pts, 11 ast) and RJ Barrett (postseason career-high 33 pts, 6 3PM) cooked all night to help Toronto shoot 61% (14-23) from behind the arc, while Jamison Battle erupted for all 14 of his points (5-5 FG, 4 3PM) in the fourth quarter.
\nMinnesota handled business at home in their 17-point win to take a 2-1 series lead over the Nuggets. Jaden McDaniels (20 pts, 10 reb) and Ayo Dosunmu (25 pts, 9 ast) combined to shoot 19-for-28 from the field to help the Wolves outscore Denver in the paint (68-34) and on the fast break (21-7).<\/p>\n

Thursday\u2019s finals<\/p>\n

Scottie Barnes (33 pts, 5 reb, 11 ast) and RJ Barrett (postseason career-high 33 pts) are your top performers of the night!<\/p>\n

SCOTTIE BARNES: 33 PTS, 5 REB, 11 AST
RJ BARRETT: 33 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST<\/p>\n

They are the first duo in @Raptors<\/a> history to each record 30+ PTS, 5+ REB and 5+ AST in a postseason game!<\/p>\n

Raptors win Game 3 at home \ud83d\udcaf<\/p>\n

CLE (2-1) TOR Game 4: Sunday, 1:00pm\/et, ESPN pic.twitter.com\/8vrwUcOnQn<\/a><\/p>\n

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APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 12:41 ET<\/p>\n

Knicks-Hawks Game 3 was\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

The fourth quarter of this incredible Hawks\u2019 win is worth the rewatch, but we\u2019ll give you the best moments below.<\/p>\n

KNICKS-HAWKS G3? CINEMA.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf7f Anunoby bring NYK within 1, 2:23 left
\ud83c\udf7f Johnson puts ATL up 3, 1:58 left
\ud83c\udf7f McBride ties the game at 105
\ud83c\udf7f Brunson puts NYK up 3, 1:03 left
\ud83c\udf7f McCollum hits the GW, 12.5 left@ATLHawks<\/a> take a 2-1 series lead!<\/p>\n

G4: Sat, 6pm\/et, NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com\/FBB0JesLzT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 12:30 ET<\/p>\n

Wolves win wire-to-wire Game 3<\/p>\n

Ayo Dosunmu (25 pts, 3 reb, 9 ast), Jaden McDaniels (20 pts, 10 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk) and Anthony Edwards (17 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast) fuel Minnesota\u2019s dominant 113-96 victory over the Nuggets. The Wolves limit Denver to just 34% (28-82 FG) shooting overall, their worst field goal percentage of the entire 2025-26 season, in a game they never trailed.<\/p>\n

The reactions to McDaniels’ slam are priceless \ud83d\ude02 https:\/\/t.co\/V9Nl63hJc4<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xbHw5mL0Dm<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Nikola Joki\u0107 (game-high 27 pts and 15 reb) and Jamal Murray (16 pts, 3 reb, 4 ast) lead the way for the Nuggets despite combining to shoot 12-for-43 on the night.<\/p>\n

we know you wanna see the highlights. pic.twitter.com\/G27CgBPWQm<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Denver will look to rally back to even the series at 2 games apiece on Saturday (8:30 p.m. on ABC<\/a>).<\/p>\n

APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 12:07 ET<\/p>\n

Oh my, J-Mac<\/p>\n

Jaden McDaniels has been in takeover mode on both ends of the floor, as he\u2019s tallying 20 points on 9-for-13 shooting with 10 rebounds, 3 assists, one steal and one block in 40 minutes.<\/p>\n

JADEN. MCDANIELS.<\/p>\n

WITH AUTHORITY \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/7fnkvzgHOe<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Minnesota leads Denver 107-94 with 1:42 remaining in the fourth.<\/p>\n

WATCHING ON REPEAT TBH pic.twitter.com\/epaoouI1xL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 11:56 ET<\/p>\n

Wolves eyeing wire-to-wire W<\/p>\n

Minnesota has led the entire way in Game 3, and they\u2019ve got a 98-81 edge over the Nuggets with 5:47 to go in the contest on Prime Video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jaden McDaniels: LOCKDOWN DEFENDER \ud83d\udd12<\/p>\n

Timberwolves closing in on a 2\u20131 series lead! pic.twitter.com\/4V2ywZW87M<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 11:37 ET<\/p>\n

Hit the celly, Bones<\/p>\n

Bones Hyland dances on Spencer Jones before dropping in his second 3 of the night. Minnesota is running and attacking the paint relentlessly, helping the Wolves take an 88-68 advantage over the Nuggets heading to the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n

Watch for the fancy moves from Bones Hyland.<\/p>\n

Stay for the @Timberwolves<\/a> bench reaction! https:\/\/t.co\/vzqAS45K9A<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PU0D9qC2T9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Ayo Dosunmu is up to a team-high 21 points on 8-for-10 shooting in 23 minutes off the bench.<\/p>\n

C’EST MAGNIFIQUE. \ud83e\udd0c pic.twitter.com\/ZfQWRwN2O1<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Nikola Joki\u0107 (21 pts, 14 reb, 3 ast) and Jamal Murray (12 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast) lead the way for Denver.<\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 11:26 ET<\/p>\n

Wolves maintaining edge in 3Q<\/p>\n

Minnesota is up 75-54 with 4:26 to go in the third. Anthony Edwards (15 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast) and Ayo Dosunmu (14 pts, 4 ast) pace five Wolves in double figures.<\/p>\n

OH MY RUDY pic.twitter.com\/tRXcDNEnMJ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Nikola Joki\u0107 leads Denver with 17 points (5-20 FG) and 12 rebounds to go along with 3 assists and 2 steals.<\/p>\n

you know what to do \ud83e\uddb4 pic.twitter.com\/MuJzLwmL4D<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 11:21 ET<\/p>\n

Barnes, Barrett make Raptors history<\/p>\n

Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett combine for 66 points in a historic performance for Toronto.<\/p>\n

SCOTTIE BARNES: 33 PTS, 5 REB, 11 AST
RJ BARRETT: 33 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST<\/p>\n

They are the first duo in @Raptors<\/a> history to each record 30+ PTS, 5+ REB and 5+ AST in a postseason game!<\/p>\n

Raptors win Game 3 at home \ud83d\udcaf<\/p>\n

CLE (2-1) TOR Game 4: Sunday, 1:00pm\/et, ESPN pic.twitter.com\/8vrwUcOnQn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 10:59 ET<\/p>\n

Highlights from Hawks\u2019 W<\/p>\n

Check out the best plays and moments from Atlanta\u2019s thrilling victory against the Knicks to take a 2-1 series lead.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd25 24 from Jalen Johnson.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd25 23 from CJ McCollum (including GW shot).<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd25 21 from Jonathan Kuminga.<\/p>\n

HAWKS TAKE A 2-1 SERIES LEAD!<\/p>\n

Game 4: Saturday, 6:00pm\/et, NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com\/QzJKZcikts<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 10:53 ET<\/p>\n

Wolves in complete control at half<\/p>\n

Minnesota holds Denver to 31% shooting overall and 20% (3-15 3PM) from 3-point range to take a commanding 61-39 advantage at the break.<\/p>\n

DiVo on the defensive end.
Ant on the offensive end.<\/p>\n

WOLVES MAKING A STATEMENT IN GAME 3 \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/ydtO4xa5P2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The Wolves\u2019 defense has imposed their will through the first two quarters, resulting in 4 steals, 3 rejections and 9 forced turnovers for the Nuggets. Minnesota has massive leads in paint scoring (40-16) and on the fast break (14-1).<\/p>\n

JMAC \ud83e\udee3 pic.twitter.com\/OtDG1ywGEB<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Nikola Joki\u0107 is doing a little bit of everything with 13 points (4-14 FG), 7 rebounds, one assist and 2 steals in 20 minutes of action.<\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 10:45 ET<\/p>\n

Barnes, Barrett combine for 66 in W<\/p>\n

Huge performances from Scottie Barnes (33 pts, 5 reb, 11 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk) and RJ Barrett (33 pts, 6 3PM, 5 reb, 5 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk) fuel Toronto\u2019s 126-104 win over Cleveland in Game 3, helping the Raptors climb back in the series, down 2-1.<\/p>\n

RJ BARRETT FOR 33.<\/p>\n

A NEW POSTSEASON CAREER-HIGH IN POINTS \ud83d\udea8 pic.twitter.com\/E5v0p9jiyZ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamison Battle scores all 14 of his points on 5-for-5 shooting and 4-for-4 from long range in the fourth quarter, while rookie Collin Murray-Boyles pops for 22 points (11-15 FG), 8 boards, 2 assists, one steal and one block.<\/p>\n

RAPTORS WITH THE RESPONSE!<\/p>\n

THEY WIN GAME 3 AT HOME.<\/p>\n

CLE (2-1) TOR Game 4: Sunday, 1:00pm\/et, ESPN pic.twitter.com\/AgoUOdh7uA<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Six Cavs finish in double figures scoring, led by James Harden (18 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast, 8 TO), Evan Mobley (15 pts, 6 reb, 7 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk) and Donovan Mitchell (15 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast).<\/p>\n

Cleveland shoots 44% overall and just 31% (14-45 3PM) from 3, and Toronto scorches with 57% shooting from the field and 61% (14-23 3PM) from downtown.<\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 10:30 ET<\/p>\n

Toronto closing in on first win<\/p>\n

The Raptors have a 25-point lead over Cleveland with 1:34 left in the contest. Toronto gets back into the series in a big way at home.<\/p>\n

ANOTHER ONE!<\/p>\n

JAMISON BATTLE (14 PTS, 4-4 3PM) IS PUTTING ON A SHOOTING CLINIC. https:\/\/t.co\/Bh971cDBSB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ek5t6OzpTv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 10:23 ET<\/p>\n

Minnesota dominating early<\/p>\n

The Wolves led 25-11 after one quarter, setting a new franchise record<\/a> for lowest points allowed in a quarter during the playoffs.<\/p>\n

TOO TUFF AE \ud83d\udc1c pic.twitter.com\/SflXmK3LnI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Denver is shooting 23% overall and 18% from 3, and they trail Minnesota 32-20 with 8:56 remaining before halftime.<\/p>\n

got the bucket \u2705<\/p>\n

got the extra point \u2705 pic.twitter.com\/RSbFRIQ8Lg<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 10:18 ET<\/p>\n

Raptors separating in 4Q<\/p>\n

Toronto storms away for a 108-97 lead with 5:39 to go in the final frame, as Scottie Barnes (33 pts, 5 reb, 9 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk) and RJ Barrett (23 pts, 4 3PM) continue to cook at home.<\/p>\n

SAY IT WITH ME\u2026 IT\u2019S BATTLE TIME \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/DD9Bb1nRr6<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

James Harden (18 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast) and Evan Mobley (15 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast, 2 stl) pace things for the Cavs.<\/p>\n

THE PASS \u27a1\ufe0f THE FINISH. @evanmobley<\/a> | @spidadmitchell<\/a> | #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FkEcjT0BTb<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 10:09 ET<\/p>\n

Wolves come out with force<\/p>\n

Minnesota has jumped out to an 18-6 advantage with 2:56 remaining in the first quarter. Jaden McDaniels has a game-high 9 points on 4-for-6 shooting, while Anthony Edwards chips in 2 points, 3 boards and 3 dimes.<\/p>\n

Rudy Gobert \ud83e\udd1d Julius Randle<\/p>\n

Timberwolves out to the early lead at home! pic.twitter.com\/cy027FhwQh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 10:03 ET<\/p>\n

Tight game in Toronto<\/p>\n

The Raptors have turned the Cavs over 20 total times, resulting in 17 points off for Toronto. Cleveland trails 83-81 heading to the third quarter.<\/p>\n

31 points and counting for Scottie Barnes \ud83e\udee1<\/p>\n

Raptors lead by 2 heading to 4Q on Prime! pic.twitter.com\/bk6us4YOqv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

BI TOO TOUGH \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/0bGNOLT3kW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The Cavs have six players in double figures, led by Max Strus (15 pts, 4 3PM) and Jaylon Tyson (13 pts, 3 3PM), while Scottie Barnes tallies a game-best 31 points and 9 assists.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc4c Knock it down, JT. @jaylontyson<\/a> | #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/RCR9i5nRaH<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 9:52 ET<\/p>\n

Hawks take 2-1 series lead<\/p>\n

CJ McCollum\u2019s (23 pts, 5 reb, 2 stl, 2 blk) ice-cold jumper gives the Hawks a 109-108 win over the Knicks to give Atlanta a 2-1 lead in the series. Jalen Johnson dazzles with 24 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and one block in 38 minutes, while Jonathan Kuminga adds 21 points on 9-for-14 shooting off the bench.<\/p>\n

CJ MCCOLLUM. CLUTCH SHOT.<\/p>\n

ATL UP 1. 12.5 SECONDS LEFT. KNICKS BALL ON PRIME. pic.twitter.com\/79Pua3E6t8<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The Knicks had a chance at the end, but great defense from the Hawks seals the impressive victory. Jalen Brunson (26 pts, 4 ast, 2 stl), OG Anunoby (29 pts, 4 3PM, 9 reb, 3 blk) and Karl-Anthony Towns (21 pts, 17 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl, 3 blk) stuff the stat sheet in their second consecutive one-point defeat.<\/p>\n

THE HAWKS HOLD ON.<\/p>\n

ATLANTA TAKES A 2-1 SERIES LEAD OVER NEW YORK! pic.twitter.com\/6PFw4Tgcol<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

SCENES pic.twitter.com\/K3sY5cKPFQ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 9:45 ET<\/p>\n

Knicks-Hawks is WILD<\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson gets 3 the hard way, but CJ McCollum\u2019s clutch bucket puts Atlanta up 109-108 in the closing seconds.<\/p>\n

JALEN BRUNSON PUTS THE KNICKS AHEAD.@nyknicks<\/a> 108@ATLHawks<\/a> 105<\/p>\n

WHAT A PLAY FROM THE CAPTAIN. pic.twitter.com\/6yIs3I3G3t<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 9:43 ET<\/p>\n

Hoop & harm for Harden<\/p>\n

James Harden has a team-high 13 points to go along with 4 boards and 3 dimes in 24 minutes, but the Cavs trail Toronto 69-66 midway through the third quarter.<\/p>\n

COUNT IT. @JHarden13<\/a> | #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/meG8ZZPsBs<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 9:39 ET<\/p>\n

OG nails the clutch 3<\/p>\n

A triple from Miles McBride ties the game at 105-all with 1:16 to go in the game.<\/p>\n

OG ANUNOBY, HOW \u2049\ufe0f<\/p>\n

2-POINT GAME IN ATLANTA WITH UNDER 4 TO GO!<\/p>\n

GET TO PRIME FOR THE GAME 3 FINISH. pic.twitter.com\/cwfPmo7l22<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Toughhhh bucket JJ pic.twitter.com\/qEMShaICJ8<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 9:32 ET<\/p>\n

Knicks not done yet<\/p>\n

New York has cut their deficit to just 5, 101-96, with 4:16 remaining in the contest on Prime Video<\/a>!<\/p>\n

NEW YORK IS STORMING BACK.<\/p>\n

Miles McBride (12 PTS, 4-8 3PM) cuts ATL’s lead to 4 \ud83d\udc4c pic.twitter.com\/fccBhuevwv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Jonathan Kuminga is going off with a team-high 21 points off Atlanta\u2019s bench.<\/p>\n

That was TOUGH, JK \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n

Hawks looking to take a 2-1 series lead on Prime! pic.twitter.com\/XsGjwQF6Kw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 9:24 ET<\/p>\n

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The Nuggets are in Minnesota to take on the Wolves in Game 3 of their first round series on Amazon Prime, as the conference rivals each hope to snag a 2-1 lead. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Denver Nuggets:<\/p>\n

PG \u2013 Jamal Murray (30.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 7.0 apg)
\nSG \u2013 Christian Braun (14.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.0 spg)
\nSF \u2013 Cam Johnson (12.5 ppg, 1.5 apg)
\nPF \u2013 Spencer Jones (2.5 ppg in 9.6 mpg)
\nC \u2013 Nikola Joki\u0107 (24.5 ppg, 14.0 rpg, 9.5 apg)<\/p>\n

Minnesota Timberwolves:<\/p>\n

PG \u2013 Donte DiVincenzo (14.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.5 spg)
\nSG \u2013 Anthony Edwards (26.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 4.5 apg, 2.5 bpg)
\nSF \u2013 Jaden McDaniels (15.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 3.0 apg)
\nPF \u2013 Julius Randle (20.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 4.0 apg)
\nC \u2013 Rudy Gobert (9.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.5 spg)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 9:11 ET<\/p>\n

Hawks up 8 heading to 4Q<\/p>\n

Atlanta takes an 88-80 advantage over New York to the final quarter. CJ McCollum (18 pts, 2 stl) is the high Hawk, while Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby tally 21 points apiece for the Knicks.<\/p>\n

Tune in live on Prime Video<\/a> to catch the finish!<\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 9:08 ET<\/p>\n

Cavs, Raps hustling hard<\/p>\n

Scottie Barnes (15 pts, 5 ast) and RJ Barrett (13 pts, 3 3PM, 2 reb) are paving the way for Toronto, but Barnes and Brandon Ingram (5 pts, 2 stl) are dealing with foul trouble in the first half. Barnes has three, while Ingram just picked up his fourth.<\/p>\n

CMB FINISHES THAT \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/MNqnMN4PpP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Evan Mobley (9 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast), Donovan Mitchell (7 pts, 3 reb) and James Harden (7 pts, 2 ast) pace things for Cleveland, but they trail the Raptors 49-47 with 3:13 left before halftime.<\/p>\n

Evan Mobley with POWER. <\/p>\n

Close game in the 2Q of Game 3 of CLE\/TOR \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/sBOnUtTqBY<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

THAT’S WHAT WE CALL HUSTLE. @jaylontyson<\/a> | #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hB4rV3ufWW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 8:52 ET<\/p>\n

KAT starting to cook<\/p>\n

Karl-Anthony Towns is up to 17 points on 6-for-8 shooting with 10 rebounds, 2 dimes, one steal and one block.<\/p>\n

TOWNS FROM LONG RANGE. pic.twitter.com\/4zlUAPuUzv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The Knicks got to within 4 halfway through the third, but Atlanta has taken a 78-69 advantage with 4:40 remaining in the quarter. Jalen Brunson is now at a game-high 19 points in 26 minutes.<\/p>\n

JALEN BRUNSON FOR 17.<\/p>\n

KNICKS BACK WITHIN 4 IN THE 3Q \u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/3vCkhinsZz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Jalen Johnson (15 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (14 pts, 3 3PM) are starting to click for the Hawks.<\/p>\n

Jalen with a pair of CRAFTY reverse layups, one with each hand pic.twitter.com\/fBdCSDi9N0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

3 threes in the 3rd for NAW \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73 pic.twitter.com\/sg7QrEPKvV<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 8:40 ET<\/p>\n

Hawks gaining ground in 3Q<\/p>\n

Atlanta pushes their lead to 69-58 with 7:40 remaining in the third. CJ McCollum continues to lead all scorers with 16 points in 22 minutes.<\/p>\n

Dyson’s turn for a putback jam \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa pic.twitter.com\/MsMW2k3KlW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Mikal Bridges (1 reb, 1 ast) and Josh Hart (8 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl) are both scoreless for New York on a combined 0-for-7 shooting and a -34 plus-minus rating.<\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 8:34 ET<\/p>\n

Raptors, Barrett in rhythm<\/p>\n

RJ Barrett and the Raptors have been lights out in the first quarter, as they\u2019re shooting 76.9% (10-13 FG) overall and a perfect 5-for-5 from behind the arc. Toronto holds a 27-19 lead over Cleveland with 2:34 to go in the opening frame.<\/p>\n

RJ BARRETT: 3-3 from deep to start the game \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n

He leads all scorers with 11 on Prime! pic.twitter.com\/gae6Gi3j5j<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 8:27 ET<\/p>\n

Ant good to go for G3<\/p>\n

Anthony Edwards was listed as questionable with a lingering knee injury, but he\u2019s active and ready to go for Minnesota in a crucial Game 3 matchup against Denver.<\/p>\n

AVAILABLE. \ud83d\udc1c pic.twitter.com\/oKwqcHsSHi<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 8:22 ET<\/p>\n

Cavs-Raptors underway on Prime Video<\/a><\/p>\n

Toronto holds an early 13-10 lead with 7:13 remaining in the first quarter.<\/p>\n

SCOTTIE SAID NOT HERE \ud83d\ude24\u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/VNlKxT6leZ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Scottie Barnes (6 pts, 1 ast, 1 blk) and Evan Mobley (1 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast), both top-four picks in the 2021 NBA Draft, continue their career-long battle in this series.<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udea3 First bucket. @JHarden13<\/a> \u27a1\ufe0f @spidadmitchell<\/a> | #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/mq8ffe7XEC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 8:16 ET<\/p>\n

Knicks close 2Q strong<\/p>\n

New York ends the first half on a 12-2 run to trim what was once an 18-point lead for Atlanta to just 8, 58-50, at halftime. Jalen Brunson tallies 13 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and one steal, while OG Anunoby adds 10 points (2 3PM), 2 rebounds one steal and one block, but he\u2019s been limited to 15 minutes due to foul trouble (3).<\/p>\n

ended the 2Q on a 12-2 run pic.twitter.com\/dHGhTfHcm0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

CJ McCollum is giving the home crowd everything they want, dropping a game-high 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting with two made 3s. Jalen Johnson (11 pts, 7 reb) and Jonathan Kuminga (11 pts, 3 reb) are the other two Hawks in double figures.<\/p>\n

PUTTING ON A SHOW IN ATL.<\/p>\n

CJ McCollum in the 1H: 16 PTS, 6-10 FGM<\/p>\n

Hawks lead by 8 at the break \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/eIeBybBPR8<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 8:02 ET<\/p>\n

Hawks soaring in first half<\/p>\n

Atlanta is shooting better than 54% from the field and 50% from 3-point range, helping the home squad grab a 50-36 advantage over New York with 4:11 to go in the first half.<\/p>\n

BIG O Steal & Slam \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/iDFQkF7pW9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Onyeka Okongwu (4 pts, 1 stl, 2 blk) has the Atlanta crowd on their feet.<\/p>\n

ONYEKA OKONGWU \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n

MY GOODNESS. pic.twitter.com\/D2iRrLTvPe<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

BIG O-M-G pic.twitter.com\/pa8C64K4Sw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 7:44 ET<\/p>\n

Raining 3s in the ATL<\/p>\n

Jonathan Kuminga catches fire with 10 points on 4-for-4 shooting and two made 3s off Atlanta\u2019s bench, sparking a 33-21 edge for the Hawks after one quarter. Atlanta is shooting 6-for-8 (75%) from downtown, while New York is just 2-for-12 (16.7%) through 12 minutes.<\/p>\n

HOT START FOR JONATHAN KUMINGA \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n

10 PTS
4-4 FGM<\/p>\n

Atlanta leads New York after the 1Q on Prime! pic.twitter.com\/k6h5yyCr6a<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson (11 pts) and OG Anunoby (10 pts, 1 stl, 1 blk) are the engines so far for the Knicks.<\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 7:28 ET<\/p>\n

Hawks feeling it in 1Q<\/p>\n

Atlanta puts together a 9-2 run, forcing a timeout from New York. The Hawks lead 13-9 with 5:36 remaining in the opening quarter.<\/p>\n

Dyson touches the paint and finds Jalen for 3 \ud83c\udfaf pic.twitter.com\/nyGl9W5LOL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

OG Anunoby (7 pts, 1 stl, 1 blk) and Jalen Johnson (5 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl) are bringing the energy.<\/p>\n

HART & HUSTLE \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n

Josh Hart doing Josh Hart things! pic.twitter.com\/tEwCEgOrzk<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 7:19 ET<\/p>\n

Knicks-Hawks live on Prime!<\/p>\n

New York is off to a 7-4 lead over Atlanta thanks to a quick 5 points from OG Anunoby, while CJ McCollum\u2019s 3 points pace the Hawks.<\/p>\n

Brunson SPIN & SCORE.
McCollum SIDESTEP TRIPLE.<\/p>\n

Knicks (1-1) Hawks Game 3 is LIVE on Prime \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/HH8TTwBo2m<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 6:30 ET<\/p>\n

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Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks host Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks for Game 3 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs first round series on Prime. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

New York:<\/p>\n

PG \u2013 Jalen Brunson (28.5 ppg, 7.0 apg)
\nSG \u2013 Mikal Bridges (10.5 ppg, 30.0% on 5.0 3PA)
\nSF \u2013 OG Anunoby (16.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.5 spg)
\nPF \u2013 Josh Hart (13.0 ppg, 13.5 rpg, 5.5 apg, 2.0 spg)
\nC \u2013 Karl-Anthony Towns (21.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 2.5 bpg)<\/p>\n

Atlanta:<\/p>\n

PG \u2013 CJ McCollum (29.0 ppg, 36.8% on 9.5 3PA)
\nSG \u2013 Nickeil Alexander-Walker (13.0 ppg, 5.0 apg, 2.0 bpg)
\nSF \u2013 Dyson Daniels (5.0 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 6.5 apg, 2.5 spg)
\nPF \u2013 Jalen Johnson (20.0 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.0 apg)
\nC \u2013 Onyeka Okongwu (17.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 66.7% on 4.5 3PA)<\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 6:25 ET<\/p>\n

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Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers face Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs first round series on Prime.<\/p>\n

Cleveland:<\/p>\n

PG \u2013 James Harden (23.6 ppg, 8.0 ast)
\nSG \u2013 Donovan Mitchell (27.9 ppg, 5.7 ast)
\nSF \u2013 Dean Wade (5.8 ppg, 36.2% on 3.3 3PA)
\nPF \u2013 Evan Mobley (18.2 ppg, 9.0 reb, 1.7 blk)
\nC \u2013 Jarrett Allen (15.4 ppg, 8.5 reb)<\/p>\n

\u00a0Toronto:<\/p>\n

PG \u2013 Ja\u2019Kobe Walter (10.5 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 1.5 apg)
\nSG \u2013 RJ Barrett (19.1 ppg, 49.1 FG%)
\nSF \u2013 Brandon Ingram (21.5 ppg, 38.2% on 4.6 3PA)
\nPF \u2013 Scottie Barnes (18.1 ppg, 7.5 reb, 5.6 ast)
\nC \u2013 Jakob Poeltl (10.7 ppg, 7.0 reb)<\/p>\n

The Raptors won the season series over the Cavaliers 3-0, with a double-digit margin of victory in each game. All three occurred before Cleveland acquired James Harden.<\/p>\n

APRIL 23, 2026 \/ 7:47 ET<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s injury report<\/p>\n

Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) is out for the Raptors.<\/p>\n

Jock Landale (ankle) is out for the Hawks.<\/p>\n

Anthony Edwards (right knee injury management) is questionable for the Timberwolves, while Jaylen Clark (illness) and Terrence Shannon, Jr. (illness) are both out.<\/p>\n

Aaron Gordon (calf) and Peyton Watson (hamstring) have both been ruled out for the Nuggets.<\/p>\n