Recap Roundups
May 27, 2021
Milwaukee 113, Miami 84
Khris Middleton recorded 22 points, eight rebounds and five assists, leading the surging Milwaukee Bucks to a 113-84 win over the host Miami Heat on Thursday night in their first-round NBA playoff series.
L.A. Lakers 109, Phoenix 95
Behind another strong defensive performance, the host Los Angeles Lakers smothered the Phoenix Suns for a 109-95 victory Thursday and 2-1 series lead in the opening round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Denver 120, Portland 115
Nikola Jokic had 36 points, Austin Rivers scored 16 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the visiting Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-115 on Thursday night in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series.